There are numerous words and phrases that come to mind when I hear someone say Memorial Day.  Memories too.

Not everyone takes to heart the day we observe those who fought to protect our freedoms.  Those who gave their lives so we would be able to continue speaking freely.

Visiting grave sites, paying respects, buying a poppy have given way to picnics, sleeping in, going to the lake all for a three day weekend.

Your parents and their parents and the parents of their parents may have faced an enemy way beyond our borders putting themselves in harms way.  Just like mine.

To those who have gone before us. . .Thank You.

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