Like many of us in the United States, I’ll be spending Memorial Day with my family and friends. We’ll have some BBQ, Cranking up some homade ice cream, and haringa few stories and more than a little laughter. We’ll be watching our kids play in the sprinkler out in the yard too.
In many ways, this is the way Americans celebrate the sacrifice of others: spending and appreciating quality time with the people who matter most to us. Because without the brave Soldiers, Sailers, Airmen, and Marines who we honor on this holiday, we wouldn’t have the privilege of these freedoms. It’s a fitting tribute, but it’s not enough.
Let’s take some time amidst the frisbee and BBQ, the fun and frolic, to observe the true meaning of Memorial Day and pay respect to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have given their lives in the line of duty. Visit a memorial. Fly your flag. Plant some poppies. Talk to a veteran or an enlisted soldier. Or just stop for a moment to appreciate what so many have given on our behalf.
USS Missouri at the Pearl Harbor Memorial
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