Monday, May 28 is Memorial Day – a day of remembrance for the
men and women who have died in service of our country.
Memorial Day can mean different things to different people –
parades, family gatherings, cemetery or memorial visits, a three-day weekend, a
holiday sale. For some, it even means the unofficial beginning of summer. The
one thing that it should be for all of us is a time to remember; remember and
honor the sacrifice of those who did not return from defending our liberties in
battle, those who are currently serving to preserve those liberties; remember
family and friends no longer with us and cherish the ones that are; appreciate
what we have and renew our hopes for the future.
The
National Moment of Remembrance resolution
asks that at 3 p.m. local time American pause “To voluntarily and informally
observe in their own way a moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from
whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to Taps.”
Whatever
activities you have planned for the holiday, take a minute on Monday at 3 p.m.
to remember and say thanks.
In the words of John F. Kennedy, “As we express our gratitude,
we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words,
but to live by them.”
Happy
Memorial Day!
