Today is Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day, its observance began shortly after the Civil Way to remember the soldiers who gave their lives during the war. Over time Memorial Day became a time to remember all American Soldiers who had given their lives for our country. It is truly a special day for us to be grateful for the freedoms that have been extended to us as Americans.
Today, it seems to have become more about special deals at stores, days off, and cook outs at family reunions. While there is nothing wrong with those things being done. May we not forget the people who have given their lives for us to still be able to live in one of the greatest and freest countries in the world - the American Soldier.
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of visiting Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. What an overwhelming emotional experience. As I walked through gates, I quickly became humbled at the thought that every body buried there had given their life for their country. Hundreds of matching tomb stones, perfectly placed through out the rolling hills of the cemetery, was truly magnificent. Today as I observe Memorial Day, I observe it with a different point of view than I have the previous 34.
God Bless America!
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