Friday, May 23, 2014

Memorial Day - Honor the Fallen

Memorial Day is not just another 3-day holiday weekend. While people are grilling, traveling, having fun with friends and families, others are not so jovial. Family members of fallen soldiers see Memorial Day as what it should be, a respectful recognition of the ultimate sacrifice given. The politics of war will never be clear but what is clear is that honorable Americans serve their country and sometimes those Americans die during the course of that service. Twenty one service members have died so far this year. One hundred thirty two were killed during 2013. The families of these one hundred fifty three service members will have a very different experience this Memorial Day. These fallen soldiers along with the many more over the history of this country gave their lives in the most ultimate sacrifice anyone can give their country. Please consider taking some time this Memorial Day weekend to reflect on those who have fallen to protect the freedoms that we enjoy each and every day. 

Visit this web site http://projects.militarytimes.com/valor/ to see the names and faces of those service members who have fallen just in the last few years. The ultimate sacrifice is still taking place for our fellow Americans. 

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