Memorial Day. For many it's just a long weekend and barbecues. We tend to loose focus on what this day stands for. So many who have come before us, gave up their lives so we could be free. The ultimate sacrifice. To coin a phrase....the few, the proud, the brave.
I can't imagine the sacrifice those families have to deal with, first to send their loved one off, and then to not get them back. We have fought for our independence and to keep ourselves together. We have fought to rid the world of evils and protect the weak. Untold numbers over the years have served and given their all.
So today we remember those we lost and show our thanks to all they gave. We can do that by not taking our freedoms for granted, by being a good citizen in our actions and being thankful to those serving now.
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