…did you ever stop and pause to think where your actions might lead you?
No, because all that mattered to you was this great country we call the U.S. of A.
…did we ever really take a moment to know you?
No, but regardless of how well you knew us, you gave freely of yourself so that we might live in peace.
…did we ever really know how much pain you felt at the separation from your loved ones?
No, because some of us were too busy focusing on ourselves and what made us feel good.
…did you ever have a chance to dream and live those dreams?
No, because you gave of yourself so that we might live our own dreams.
…did anyone ever tell you that you were our HERO?
No, because you left this world so unexpectedly.
…have I personally told you what you mean to me?
Yes, I am doing it now and I have done it every day since I fully understood the meaning of Memorial Day. You are in my thoughts and prayers eternally. THANK YOU! Thank you for allowing me the liberties that this great nation offers, even amidst its flaws. For on this day, we are ONE if not but for 24 hours ~ gay straight, Catholic, Protestant, Jew, Muslim, Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, young, old, male, and female, all that make up this great nation.
To my fellow bloggers, before you each begin your festive celebrations today, please take a moment to reflect on really what this day is about. REMEMBER all those men and women that gave their lives for this nation and its Constitution. REMEMBER those that still grieve for the loss of their son, daughter, friend, husband, wife.
To those of you bloggers who offered your service for this country and for whom we are blessed to still have here with us, thank you. (Kevin, that includes you!)
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