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Please take a moment....

Today is Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is not about picnics or barbecues.  Memorial Day is a day to remember all of those who have died defending our country. So many lives are lost in wars and most of the time we are blatantly unaware. They have all fought for our freedom. They have fought for our Constitution. They fought to keep us safe.

I was raised in an Air Force family. Although my father saw combat, it was before I was born. He was an honorable man. He believed in the US and it's government. He was fiercely patriotic.  I was blessed because my Dad always came home.  I remember our neighborhood growing up. There were many Military families living near us. The Air Force Base we lived on had just recently closed. I remember my Mom and her friends talking about men coming home for R&R. I will never forget the look on those brave women's faces. It was the look of relief.

On this Memorial Day I have some requests. Take your hat off and put your hand on your heart when the flag goes by. Say thank you to the Military and shake their hands.  Uniform or not. They will appreciate it.

Last but not least appreciate what you have and where you live. The US is the greatest country in the world. That's my opinion anyway. If you don't feel the same way, you don't belong here.

Happy Memorial Day. God Bless and God's Speed


Lee

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