Memorial Day is a day unlike any other. Since 1868, we have come together in our communities to place flowers and flags on graves of our fallen heroes and come together in services to honor those who have paid the ultimate price in the name of freedom.
For whether a war is popular or not, the sacrifice is the same for the more than one million men and women who died in service of this nation in wars and conflicts since 1775.
Americans must remember that freedom is not free. It is only possible because our fallen heroes have paid its high price. Let us not lose focus of what Memorial Day means; it is a day to remember.
To our fallen heroes on this Memorial Day, we are in your debt and we thank you. May God bless them and this great nation of ours.
Comments (3)
It's such a blessing to live in the freedom we do today.
Thank you to the soldiers and families, especially in today's battles that have made the ultimate sacrifices.
Posted by Bryan Thompson | 05/24/08 6:04 AM |
I want to thank each and every one of our men & women that are serving now, and those who have served in the past wars. Also, their families and friends who support them every day.
We are so blessed to live in a free country with people who are willing to serve to keep it free.
Posted by Sherrie Daily
Posted by Sherrie Daily | 05/25/08 4:58 PM |
I just received a call from a woman who said her name was Natalie. She was calling on Memorial Day to ask for donations for veterans who are homecoming no matter what condition they were in. She stated that the monies who pay for any Veterans way home from the airport. I am a womens auxillary member of a legion post. I asked if she would send something to our post so that we could bring that up at the next meeting for a possible donation. The woman then hung up on me. This is a scam and I would like to warn all about it.
Thank you.
Posted by Linda Manning | 05/27/08 11:13 AM |