As I look at how we "celebrate" Memorial Day I am dismayed. On a day when we should be observing with reverence the sacrifices of those who defend and protect this nation, we instead scramble for the great bargains and load up on beer for the big barbecue. I asked a dozen or so people at work about Memorial day and only three could tell me what this holiday is all about. For those who don't know, it's about duty, honor and sacrifice. It's about giving all you have for all you believe in. It's about those who have taken on the sacred duty to defend their home and family and have lost their lives in the continuing battle to defend freedom.
Decades ago, this country as a whole would stop and show its appreciation for all those who gave their all for this country. There would be community-wide events to commemorate and
honor our fallen heroes. Today, the Honor Guards and VFW commanders still go the the local cemetery to show respect, but only a hand full of citizens attend. It's sad.
With so much wrong with this country right now, it would do us good to remember--and live up to--the example of those who gave all to preserve it.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
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