In Memoriam…
In Gratitude…
May everyone have a safe, blessed, happy Memorial Day as we remember those who died to give us the liberties and freedoms we celebrate today and every day.
In the past, many of my family have served this great nation.
Currently, my niece serves in the US Navy.
I don’t know what the future holds, but I wouldn’t be surprised if more of my family answered the call.
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I’ve been fortunate that none of my loved ones have ever lost their lives in the line of duty. But there have been many,
. too many,
. who have fought,
. and bled,
. and died
so that I, and all of us, could hold up our heads proudly and say,
“I am American, and I am free!”
There are no words of thanks adequate to them or their families.
. There is no show of unity to express my solidarity.
. There are only my prayers, and my undying gratitude.
.
Happy Memorial Day
Originally posted May 29, 2012
This is probably more of a journal entry, but I wanted it here because it’s so important to me.
I have a niece currently in the Navy and several family members (living and deceased) who served in the military in the past. Not to mention several friends I met when I lived near Wright Patt AFB who used to serve or still serve.
Happy Memorial Day. Let’s not now, nor ever, forget those who have served and those who have died to give us the freedoms we currently enjoy