Today, Memorial Day in the United States, I wish for all of us to take a moment and remember. Remember someone in your family, or a friend, or a friend of a friend, who has served this country.
Remember that some didn’t come home.
Remember that some came home permanently changed.
Remember that we owe them all. And that we owe their families too.
And then get on with your weekend party. Celebrate summer and life and family.
But never forget.
Change Is Hard 
May 25, 2015 at 7:06 am
I remember a parade to the cemetery, the drum cadence changing time, a speech, a wreath dropped in the lake, and a bugle player.
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May 25, 2015 at 4:42 pm
Yes, I remember that too. And being really really hot, standing in formation for a LONG speech, complete with those tall fuzzy hats.
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May 25, 2015 at 1:19 pm
We are so lucky to live in a free country, and should be forever grateful to all those who gave their lives for this special way of life.
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May 25, 2015 at 4:42 pm
It IS special isn’t it. Sometimes we forget that.
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May 25, 2015 at 1:54 pm
“Never Forget” is a great message for this holiday, Dawn!
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May 25, 2015 at 4:43 pm
It’s a good message for every day, but especially today.
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May 25, 2015 at 4:03 pm
this incredible post gave me chills…..THANK YOU!
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May 25, 2015 at 4:44 pm
You are welcome.
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May 25, 2015 at 4:24 pm
Happy Memorial Day
Lily & Edward
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May 25, 2015 at 4:44 pm
Happy Memorial Day to you guys too!
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May 25, 2015 at 6:00 pm
Perfectly said – lest we forget
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May 25, 2015 at 6:16 pm
Sometimes we get involved in our own issues and forget how lucky we really are.
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