Today is Memorial Day. It is a day that means more than a day off from work or BBQ's to me. It is a day of reflection and a day of gratitude. It is a day to pray for our country and a day to thank or hug a vet. I spent an hour this morning talking to a vet online. He is missing one eye and one leg. He is NOT missing his spirit. He is a wonderful person and I love him dearly. You know who you are! Thanks for the chat! I LOVE YOU!!!
Over the past century, more than 35 million men and women answered the call to arms in World War 1, World War 11, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and countless unnamed military engagements. More than half a milliion of them never came home. Some died in battle, others in captivity; all died too soon.
from beliefnet.com
A half a million is a staggering number to me! Wow! If you would like to "celebrate" or "honor" this day I suggest the following: thank a vet, hug a vet, visit a vet, visit a memorial or grave, learn more about this day, create a memorial for a loved one or friend or leave a prayer for a soldier, learn about the vets in your family.
Thank you each and every vet out there! We appreciate you!
Have a wonderful Memorial Day, dear friends! xox
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Amen to that I too am so thankful to all the men and woman who have served and who still serve I pray for them daily and I thank them for keeping my freedom God bless kelley
ReplyDeleteWonderful entry, Val! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLori
Lovely entry Val. If you do get a moment go and look at the pictures I posted yesterday of the garden and the latest of Nathan crawling. Yes, we owe all our troops a debt of gratitude. We lost another British soldier in Iraq yesterday, God rest him. xxxx
ReplyDeleteLove your entry Val. -Krissy
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hi Val!
ReplyDeleteI will add you to my list!
Marti
It's easy to forget those who have died or been maimed in the line of duty. My own grandfather lost an eye etc. in World War I.
ReplyDeleteSylvia x
I HAVE VISITED UR KITTIES THEY ARE SOOOO ADORABLE
ReplyDeleteHappy Memorial Day Val!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless each and every one that never came home.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Happy Memorial Day!
ReplyDelete~Miss O
As a vet, I thank you. Well written. rich
ReplyDeleteI also heard that we are losing WWII vets at the rate of 1,000 a day! Soon that war will only be a second hand memory. We must capture their stories and keep the memories alive.
ReplyDeleteMichael
What a wonderful tribute for this day. A very good reminder for us all.
ReplyDeleteRebecca
My Dad was buried in Sam Houston Cemetary(San Antonio) one year ago. He served in the Navy. He had luekemia. Your honoring veterans humbles me.
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