Let Us Not Forget!
Over the past century, more than 35 million men and women answered the call to arms in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and countless unnamed military engagements. More than half a million of them never came home. Some died in battle, others in captivity; all died too soon.Recent military action in Afghanistan and Iraq has offered fresh reminders of the human reality of war: ordinary men and women leaving homes and families and all they know to risk their lives for an ideal of honor, or duty, or just to protect the soldier next to them.People of patriotism and goodwill may debate the merits of any given war, police action, or humanitarian mission. But there should be no debate about our debt to the hundreds of thousands of our citizens who have given the ultimate sacrifice of their lives heeding the nation's call to service.Memorial Day is more than the start of summer. It is a chance to pause and remember the sacrifices -- remember the gallantry and bravery -- remember the fallen.
Freedom isn't free, some have paid the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless our Troops and God Bless America!!! Have a wonderful Memorial Weekend.
posted by Live, Love, Laugh at
12:39 AM
11 Comments:
Great tribute to those who are actively serving in the war. All of us in the military are sacrificing by being away from those we love, but it's the ones dodging the bullets that are giving the ultimate sacrifice, and deserve the highest honor of respect and gratefulness!
That was a wonderful tribute to those that have and are serving in the armed forces.
They had a tribute to them at church tonight also and it made me cry.
Yes, I feel the same way, you wrote it so beautifully! For my generation it was VietNam, but it doesn't matter what generation your from, the fight for freedom never ends...we must always pray. God Bless America!!
Very nice - here's a hug.
very good tribute! hope you are doing good!
take care
nice mom. very nice.
Thanks for that Sis
Doug
God bless everyone, especially those in the military who are far from home. They make enormous sacrifices so we can live in comfort and well-being.
Msthang,
Thanks for what you do, I am so proud of you for serving our country and for just who you are as a person, it has been sweet knowing you, I hope you come see us again soon. Much love!
Leann,
I am so glad the church gave tribute to our men and women in service, they and their families need our prayers.
BG,
So true the fight for freedom is ongoing, I don't understand the controversy, don't people understand our history and why we are enjoying freedom and why America is so great?
Mike,
Thanks and thanks for serving in our military, we owe you, our veterans put their lives on hold and serve our country, not to say, they come back changed. My bro in law was in Vietnam and he would wake up at night screaming, my friend who has a purple heart and was wounded by a land mine has some incredible stories to tell, but with all the horrors, they still are proud to have served our country and I am proud of them.
Jel,
I am fine, thanks and God Bless!!
Forgiven,
Thanks Bro!
Bonita,
I totally agree.
Beautifully written post!
You are right!
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