It's always nice to get an extended weekend even if there's no pay in it. Lots of folks are hitting the highways to officially kick off the summer season. But Memorial Day is more than just another marketing tool for retail outlets. No, it's a day to remember our fallen heroes from every war that has taken the lives of those who have served. As you visit with family and friends this Memorial Day weekend take a moment if you will to think about those who won't be celebrating the holiday. Regardless of your personal views on whether or not we should be in The Middle East let's just hold a good thought or prayer to protect those over there and that they will be back home with their families soon. I don't mean to sound preachy or anything and I probably would do best keeping these thought/opinions to myself but after being over there and seeing the faces behind the statistics it really brings it home.
We're so used to tuning out any bad news we see on the cable news outlets for something less depressing but that doesn't change the fact that we have soldiers over there who risk being over so that we can enjoy the freedoms we seem to take for granted. I know times are tight right now but when you put the timeline of life on the grid map it does put things in perspective. Enjoy the time with your loved ones and hope soon that nobody has to be away from their families except for the occasional business trip that doesn't involve artillery.
It's always nice to get an extended weekend even if there's no pay in it. Lots of folks are hitting the highways to officially kick off the summer season. But Memorial Day is more than just another marketing tool for retail outlets. No, it's a day to remember our fallen heroes from every war that has taken the lives of those who have served. As you visit with family and friends this Memorial Day weekend take a moment if you will to think about those who won't be celebrating the holiday. Regardless of your personal views on whether or not we should be in The Middle East let's just hold a good thought or prayer to protect those over there and that they will be back home with their families soon. I don't mean to sound preachy or anything and I probably would do best keeping these thought/opinions to myself but after being over there and seeing the faces behind the statistics it really brings it home.
We're so used to tuning out any bad news we see on the cable news outlets for something less depressing but that doesn't change the fact that we have soldiers over there who risk being over so that we can enjoy the freedoms we seem to take for granted. I know times are tight right now but when you put the timeline of life on the grid map it does put things in perspective. Enjoy the time with your loved ones and hope soon that nobody has to be away from their families except for the occasional business trip that doesn't involve artillery.
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