Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 26,2010

Sometimes we get so busy we forget to stop and remember what is really important. We are approaching one of those times. The long Memorial Day weekend is the start of the summer season and, for many, the ending of the school year. It is a weekend filled to the brim with parties, picnics, sporting events, and short road trips with the family. All of these activities are great fun but they are not what Memorial Day should represent. The holiday is intended as a time to honor the men and women who have died while in the United States military service. The brave people who have fought and fallen so that the rest of us have the luxury of parties, picnics, etc.

In the midst of all the rush everyone needs to pause and remember our departed military protectors. If you have a family member who falls into this category consider including items from their military service on your evacuation list. I once saw a strong grown man reduced to tears after he realized that he had left his deceased father's flag and medals behind during an evacuation. We should all make the necessary preparations so his painful mistake will not be repeated.

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