Memorial Day is a big day in our lives. For some, it marks school being out and the start of their summer. To some, it may mean cookouts and time to hit the water. So much so, that Memorial Day marks the day that hotel rates go up, especially those on the coast.
The last Monday of each May, our nation observes a holiday now called Memorial Day. It was originally called Decoration Day for the tradition of beautifying the graves of fallen soldiers. The day that we honor those who fought and gave the greatest sacrifice they could so that we could live today in freedom. This love of country, this sense of honor and duty should be reverenced and admired for the calling that these soldiers have so given of themselves to fulfill. Our military are daily placed in harm's way both at home and abroad, carrying the torch for MY freedom. May we never take for granted the privileges afforded to us by the soldiers who have given their all to preserve it for us. Not only do they sacrifice, but their family also sacrifice a lot for our freedom.
Rex and I had the opportunity last year to go to Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC. Just looking at the rows and rows of markers for the fallen soldiers was one of my most humbling experiences I have ever had. We spent a lot of time looking at names because each tombstone represented a soldier. Each soldier represented someones husband, son, father, and friend. Someone who gave all their tomorrows for our todays.
So the next time you see a soldier in uniform, tell them thank you for their service to our country and how much you appreciate their sacrifices for YOUR freedom. It is because of them that we can lay down each night knowing that they are protecting us.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13
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