It doesn’t matter what age you are or how you choose to honor those brave men and women in uniform.

However, when thoughtless people mock you for being a patriot (and in this case, a good brother), you’re understandably angry.

11-year-old Isaiah Picklesimer’s brother Aaron is in the Navy and on the day after 9/11, Isaiah thought he’d pay Aaron a small tribute by wearing his Navy uniform to school.

His mother Mellanie warned Isaiah that he’d probably get mocked and teased but the brave boy didn’t care.

He wore it proudly though as his mother said, he was taunted by school bullies, who said things like, “Hey pajama boy” and “You look like a joke.”

Mellanie was so infuriated, she took to Facebook in defense of her patriotic son:

This post went viral in just minutes and thankfully, the school also saw it and took action against the bullies.

They also told Isaiah he could wear the uniform to school whenever he wanted, and he was even invited to a Navy Chief Pinning Ceremony that weekend.

But that wasn’t the best thing that happened.

Next door lives a 7th-grader named Nate and when he heard Isaiah was being mocked for wearing his brother’s uniform, Nate told him he’d wear his grandfather’s Army uniform to school.

And that’s exactly what he did.

The next day, the two middle-schoolers showed up to class wearing their uniforms.

Our military members would be so proud.

These kids teamed up against hostility and ignorance and stood tall, and they did it together.

Hard to get more inspiring, especially considering how difficult it can be for youngsters to rise up in the face of stinging adversity at school.

Well done, boys!

Sources: Shareably, Facebook

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They make sacrifices to ensure our way of life and sometimes, they’re forced to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Spouses of these uniformed patriots live in fear of the latter, of course, and they also face a variety of trying hurdles.

From PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) to battle scars, both physical and mental, the wives and husbands of U.S. veterans must be strong.

So when U.S. Army combat engineer Christopher Garrett broke down in tears, his wife Brittany was prepared for the worst.

Garrett was part of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division and when on assignment in Afghanistan, he took a bullet to the stomach.

His pelvis was shattered and due to that terrible injury, he was able to medically retire.

So, what was he crying about out there in the yard? Was the pain too great? Was he having a terrifying flashback? Brittany feared the worst.

She ran out to comfort her husband, and that’s when she saw it:

A brand new John Deere riding lawn mower, and a note clutched in her husband’s shaking fingers:

“I hope this saves time for the things that matter most in your life. Thank you for your service and for my freedom. Sincerely, A grateful American.”

Brittany and Christopher have no idea who did this, but it must’ve been a kind and sympathetic neighbor.

However, the person’s identity is irrelevant. What matters is the gesture and it’s one the Garretts won’t soon forget.

Though Chris has a long road of recovery ahead of him, he will always know that there are people out there – beyond his wife and family – who appreciate him.

SHARE this story with everyone if YOU appreciate him, too!

Source: Good Inside Us

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