If I live to be 200 years old, I will never be able to comprehend the courage and valor it takes for a soldier to take a step forward in the face of something so terrifying.
Memorial Day is about honoring those who have died serving and defending our country. Unfortunately, all we can do is say “thank you” to them and hope that some way, some how, they realize how much their sacrifice is appreciated.
Something more we can do, is to thank all the men and women who are currently serving, and thank the veterans who have been sadly (and unforgivably) forgotten.
There are several readers of this site who are in the military, and I’d like to say thank you to them for taking time read and/or comment on this site. There are several of them, and I’d never forgive myself if I forgot one, so rather than name names, I’m just going to say it yet again – Thank you.
I also have a brother-in-law who is in the Navy – and I simply have no idea how he does what he does. To him and the tens of thousands of others who do what so many of us can’t or won’t – Thank you.
Another thing we can all do – if you see a veteran or a man or woman in uniform, tell them thanks no matter what it says on the calendar. Memorial Day or not, they deserve our support 24/7, 365.
So, one last time – Thank you.
May 25, 2009 at 00:19:26
I agree, we take our freedom(s) for granted far too often and treat holidays like Memorial Day more like an extra day on the weekend or to take advantage of sales on stuff we like, hardly ever do we appreciate the sacrifice made by soldiers past and present. Thanks to all of America’s Armed Forces past and present.
May 25, 2009 at 02:56:55
Amen.
May 25, 2009 at 14:59:15
Pretty classy of you Chris. Thanks.
May 25, 2009 at 16:18:21
Well said. Thank you to all the men and women who have served or are serving our great country.
May 26, 2009 at 00:05:04
All gave some, some gave all.
May 26, 2009 at 22:56:43
Well said Chris. Saying Thank You is all that most of us can do, and somehow those words pale in comparison to the duties discharged by those in the military. We often take our freedom in America for granted. We shouldn’t. It is ours to enjoy only because of the sacrifices so many have made over the last 200+ years. Thank You to all the men and women in the American military. May God bless you all.
May 27, 2009 at 20:18:55
Chris,
We just want to ssy “thank you,Son” because your Grandfather would be very proud of how you showed respect on this Memorial Day. Seeing the picture you chose is frightening as you say and the will and fortitude those brave men had is unbelievable as you so eloquently mentioned. We love you!
Mom and Dad