As this Memorial Day weekend has come once again I think of how much this weekend means to me. So many of our military has lost their lives in war. It is a time when many people are more interested in BBQ's and festivals than they are in the true meaning of Memorial Day.
Last night I looked at the National Memorial Day Concert from the west lawn of the US Capitol. It was an amazing hour and a half co-hosted by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise. To hear the stories told by loved loves of their sons and husbands killed in war it brought tears to my eyes. To see men who served in World War II on D-day was a moment I will never forget.
Whether a loved one has been wounded, killed, or is just away from their families for long periods of time protecting the freedom that we have come to know, we should hold everyone of them in our hearts and our prayers. In between all of that celebrating and a day off from work people should think of the real reason for Memorial Day.
On Facebook this morning I read an article written by my friend, Dennis Page, and what flying the American flag means to him. He loves this country as do I. We both know there are sacrifices that our military makes every day being away from their loved ones. Many in times of war make the ultimate sacrifice. Don't ever make those loved ones feel like their husbands, wives, sons, or daughters gave their lives and you don't care. Don't ever do that.
God Bless America!!!!
Copyright Larry W. Fish 2014
Thanks for the wonderful post Larry about Memorial Day. I continue to be amazed by the strong men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. As I walked in my neighborhood last night in my shorts and by myself, I realized that if I were born in another culture and country that I wouldn't be able to do that. I wouldn't be able to write my own blog or run my business. Our service men and women are heros and I am so thankful for their service.
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