Memorial Day is a day for feeling immense gratitude.
My first reason is personal because today is a corporate holiday in my workplace and I get to take the day off!
Second, and the more important reason, is that Americans have the opportunity to pause from their work grind and feel thankful for all the courageous men and women who fought for and died serving our country. Those who went to war and came back in whatever shape and form must be feeling tremendous relief for the good fortune of stepping foot on familiar land and shores. The unlucky ones who perished, or worse, came home with physical, mental and emotional disabilities deserve human compassion, endless gratitude and continuous prayers.
I know a woman whose husband went to battle in Vietnam. They were both young when they got married. When he came back from the war, he showed serious signs of mental disorder, obviously caused by the stress and trauma of the horrendous sights and sounds of the war zone. Every Memorial Day when she catches the holiday coverage on television, she cannot help but shed tears.
Americans should be proud of the men and women who made personal sacrifices to keep our nation perpetually safe and secure. Our national freedom is not only an invaluable right, it is a precious privilege. Compare our situation to countries still embracing the limited opportunities of communism and we will feel absolutely blessed!
We should find it in our hearts to support the many veteran charities that hold our disabled soldiers together. The wounds of war do not heal quickly. It takes a great deal of courage to confront the ugly consequences of war.
On this day the least we can do is to honor the memories of those who made it possible for Americans to be where they are today.
A million thanks, Brave Soldiers!
My first reason is personal because today is a corporate holiday in my workplace and I get to take the day off!
Second, and the more important reason, is that Americans have the opportunity to pause from their work grind and feel thankful for all the courageous men and women who fought for and died serving our country. Those who went to war and came back in whatever shape and form must be feeling tremendous relief for the good fortune of stepping foot on familiar land and shores. The unlucky ones who perished, or worse, came home with physical, mental and emotional disabilities deserve human compassion, endless gratitude and continuous prayers.
I know a woman whose husband went to battle in Vietnam. They were both young when they got married. When he came back from the war, he showed serious signs of mental disorder, obviously caused by the stress and trauma of the horrendous sights and sounds of the war zone. Every Memorial Day when she catches the holiday coverage on television, she cannot help but shed tears.
Americans should be proud of the men and women who made personal sacrifices to keep our nation perpetually safe and secure. Our national freedom is not only an invaluable right, it is a precious privilege. Compare our situation to countries still embracing the limited opportunities of communism and we will feel absolutely blessed!
We should find it in our hearts to support the many veteran charities that hold our disabled soldiers together. The wounds of war do not heal quickly. It takes a great deal of courage to confront the ugly consequences of war.
On this day the least we can do is to honor the memories of those who made it possible for Americans to be where they are today.
A million thanks, Brave Soldiers!
