After the Civil War, which had more casualties than in any other American conflict, Decoration Day was established to honor the war dead. Over time, this sacred commemoration transitioned to Memorial Day, which became a federal holiday in 1971. This day honors all who have fallen in the service of the nation’s armed forces.
Although our debt to them can never be satisfied, we can at
least pause and reflect on the inestimable sacrifice that they and their families
have offered this nation. We salute you
all.
Gettysburg National Cemetery on the 50th Anniversary of the Battle.
As we all see at this very moment in eastern Europe, freedom
is never guaranteed. It must be
protected and defended from those who fear it and aim to destroy it. Threats may emerge both from without and
within.
It’s easy and understandable that we take our freedoms for granted – the freedom to
criticize the government, the right to equal justice under law, the right to
peaceably protest, the right to worship without interference and the right to author
a blog without fear of arrest or censorship.
On Memorial Day tomorrow, let’s honor the memories of those
who died so that we can live in freedom.
Comments
Post a Comment