I just received this e-mail. It states my feelings better than anything I have seen to date.
Bob
To All,
"Let us, then, at the time appointed, gather around their sacred remains, and garland the passionless mounds above them with choicest flowers of springtime; let us raise above them the dear old flag they saved; let us in this solemn presence renew our pledge to aid and assist those whom they have left among us." General Order 11, May 5, 1868
General Order 11 established Memorial Day as a day of remembrance for those who sacrificed and died in our national service. Begun with the stirring words above, Memorial Day has become for many simply another federal holiday; a day when summer begins, when swimming pools open, and BBQs sizzle. Memorial Day should be more than this.
This Memorial Day, treat this day as a day set aside to honor those who have given away all their tomorrows so that we might all enjoy ours. Take time this coming Monday to remember those who died securing our peace and our freedom. Reflect on those who served in times of conflict to protect our land, our way of life, and our families. Remember and honor those who gave all to keep this great Nation free. It is the least we can do to thank them.
Bob
To All,
"Let us, then, at the time appointed, gather around their sacred remains, and garland the passionless mounds above them with choicest flowers of springtime; let us raise above them the dear old flag they saved; let us in this solemn presence renew our pledge to aid and assist those whom they have left among us." General Order 11, May 5, 1868
General Order 11 established Memorial Day as a day of remembrance for those who sacrificed and died in our national service. Begun with the stirring words above, Memorial Day has become for many simply another federal holiday; a day when summer begins, when swimming pools open, and BBQs sizzle. Memorial Day should be more than this.
This Memorial Day, treat this day as a day set aside to honor those who have given away all their tomorrows so that we might all enjoy ours. Take time this coming Monday to remember those who died securing our peace and our freedom. Reflect on those who served in times of conflict to protect our land, our way of life, and our families. Remember and honor those who gave all to keep this great Nation free. It is the least we can do to thank them.
