I believe that I should receive this scholarship because I have an appreciation for our Veterans and what they give up for our freedom and country. My Grandpa and Great Grandpa were in the Air Force. My Great Grandpa was involved in the Korean, Vietnam and World War II. He has many stories he will not tell because of the things he does not want to remember. He spoke of being trapped in places with very little food and eating what they could find when that food ran out. I understand the the damage isn't just physical but emotional and mental as well. I never really understood the phrase “Freedom ain’t free” until a few years ago. I now understand that our Veterans give up more than limbs and mental stability but they give up their mortality.
