Today it is Memorial Day 2012 in The
USA. My heart overflows; my eyes fill
with tears. Grateful thoughts of the
Service Men and Women who sacrificed to keep America free are
overwhelming. We are a nation that must
forever pass on to the young, the enormity of what was accomplished by those
who have gone before us.
For me, World War II, The Korean
War, The Vietnam Conflict, wars fought during my lifetime easily come to mind
along with World War I and, of course, recent engagements - Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Other conflicts in current
times have caused our military personnel to sacrifice life, limb, and family as
well as changed ambitions and dreams for them and those who rely on them. Kosovo, Grenada, Panama, Haiti, Bosnia,
Lebanon all come to mind. Our brave men
and women answer the call wherever this country of ours needs them. I pray for their well-being; grieve their
sacrifice. May they and their loved ones
know I am thankful.
America is free because of
the brave. Pass it on.
Active military and veterans rolling up the U.S. Flag after the Memorial Day program in 2001.
God Bless America
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