Memorial Day, is tomorrow, the 25th of May 2015. It's has become the "unofficial" start of summer, which means BBQ's. parties, pool openings, and sales. It hurts my heart to see this see this most sacred day turned into a day off work or day to catch up on chores that you have been putting off. Don't get me wrong, I do think the day should be a celebration, it's just when you look around at your neighbors, your coworkers, or the clerk at your local grocery store, it seems everyone has forgotten the reason why it is a National Holiday. This day was named to remember the Fallen. All those Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, and Marines that did not COME HOME. You should remember all of our brothers and sisters that are buried in France, the MIA's from Vietnam, the forgotten ones from Korea, the ones
that have died over the last 239 years so we could have the day off, or the fireworks, and the "holiday" pay. This day is not about the Veterans nor the Active duty so don't thank them. If you feel the need to say something, say "I'm glad you're home and I'll be thinking about your fallen brothers and sisters, Today, I'm going to celebrate their sacrifice".
I know at this point in my life I'm not going to die in combat, for that I am grateful and sadden at the same time. Grateful that God has seen merciful enough to give me another day on this beautiful earth and sadden that my brothers are not here with us. However, when he does call me home, don't be sad, there should be a celebration. And that's what Memorial Day should be. So go have your BBQ's and picnics, cut your grass, have a party and get lively, Just remember and send a toast or a salute to those that gave all so we have the FREEDOM to do so.
Below is a YouTube link of a boy giving his all to saulte the Soldiers that stormed Omaha Beach in 1944. Please Watch, it's amazing!!!
https://youtu.be/8k9Si28k0Fk
