Memorial Day

Memorial Day is around the corner. Everyone will be enjoying cookouts, ball games, and the day off from work. How many will take time to stop and remember those who have fallen in this war and past wars? This is what the holiday is for. It is for remembrance and for celebration. For remembering who they were in life. For celebrating their bravery and sacrifice. I am sure everyone knows someone who has fought and died for this country. Have you ever thought about what it was like for them? Storming the beaches at Normandy starring up at the German guns? Going through the streets of Baghdad not knowing what is a bomb or a dead dog? Standing on the deck of your ship watching a Japanese torpedo coming your way? Or taking aim on the "enemy" during the Civil War knowing your brother or father is on the other side doing the same?

So before you bite into that dog or burger, stop and think. Say a little prayer, make a toast or visit the local memorial. These men and women deserve to be honored.