Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 31 in 2010). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. soldiers who died while in the military service, first enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War.
Today, as Americans, we are celebrating Memorial Day. For many of us, it's a day off from work, a day for family gatherings, and it marks the unofficial start to summer. However, let's not forget the reason for this holiday. It's an opportunity for all Americans to remember those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our freedom. To those individuals, I say a heartfelt thank you.
The ultimate sacrifice, what could possibly be a greater gift to anyone? Certainly when it comes to defending the ones you love, there is no greater measure of that love. How about others with whom we have differences? Is it more important to defend our beliefs or more important to accept others for theirs? That is really what lies at the heart of this age old dilemma. So, on this Memorial Day, I propose we remember the fallen, preach for greater tolerance and acceptance, and pray for peace, the ultimate solution!
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Oh my, yes. Thanks for that one.
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