Dear Patients and Friends,
Just a quick note to wish all of you a Happy 4th of July. From Memorial Day to July 4th, I often times reflect upon the sacrifices so many have made for us to enjoy the freedoms our country has to offer. I hope all of you will take the time to thank a veteran, or someone currently serving in the military, for their sacrifice.
Whenever I travel for dental events, or just some much needed vacation, I always have a couple of $20 bills in my pocket. I look around and find someone in uniform, go up to them, and shake their hand telling them “thank you” for serving. Inside that hand shake is the $20, and I tell them lunch or dinner at the airport is on me. Every time I have done this the reply is almost the same, “thank you sir, but you don’t need to buy me lunch/dinner.” I’m even more touched by their dedication, and humbleness in serving our great country. Of course, they don’t have an option of not allowing me to feed them.
I will admit, I usually search out the enlisted men and women, but I couldn’t help notice two parents with their young boy. The dad was a Major, and the mom was a Sergeant First Class. I thanked them both for serving, and the Major did not want to take my gift. I looked him straight in the eyes and told him “don’t make me pull rank on you Major”! I held such a straight face that he took the $20 without another word. He thanked me, and we chatted for a minute as to where they were coming home from. Next try will be a Colonel!
My favorite service men and women are the Marines. They do not travel in uniform, and are my favorite to pick out of the crowds. My son, who is a Marine, taught me how to spot them. I thank the Lord for all of them.
Thanks to all of you wonderful patients at Thorup Dental, for allowing my team and I to care for your oral health. I hope this weekend is relaxing to all of you.
Sincerely,
Dr. Rob and Team.