Memorial Day

Rhind64

Rhind64

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Memorial Day, the last Monday in May that was set aside for us to remember our fallen heroes who fought and paid the ultimate price so that we may live free. This is not a day set aside as the “official first day of summer” or “day to barbeque and drink beer”. Today I think about who we really are remembering and I think it’s easy for people to say “yes we remember” but do so collectively. For myself I think of individual soldiers, the soldier that was standing in front of the ramp as the Higgins boat was heading to the shore on Omaha beach Normandy, the fright that he must have felt. I have read thousands of personal stories from soldiers from all of our conflicts ever since I was old enough to read. And it is each of those stories and each of those soldiers that I think about. I think about what each of those soldiers did and gave so that I can have a country and a life where I can live my dream of making knives, choosing what I want to do in my time off, worship who I want to worship, own the type of car I want to drive, eat what I want to eat and have plenty of it. That first guy to fall on Omaha beach that day gave his life for me… it’s pretty powerful when you just pick one fallen hero and think he or she was just like you, living life as a young person lives it, chasing girls, dreaming of a family, starting a career, but they gave their life so that we coming after them will realize those dreams. We OWE it to them to remember their sacrifice. And not just one day out of the year, again, these Americans gave their lives so you can go to baseball games, so you can watch your kids grow up and get married, so you can live your lives free, and grow old. The very least you can do is think of them each day, think of them when you’re at the baseball game and the National Anthem is played. And remind yourself of their sacrifice. America now more than ever needs to remember!

Rick Hinderer
 
Thank you Rick. I was at a Memorial Day Tribute.
Hope you do not mind, I shared it with those in attendance.
They we're quite appreciative.
So, thank you from them as well.
 
I live each day in remeberance and a humbled thanks to those who have provided me the freedoms I enjoy.
 
That was really beautiful. There are very few of us who have not lost a dad, brother, son or daughter, or friend, either to death in combat, serious life changing injury, or severe emotional trauma in the battles to preserve our freedom. To those who have served our country, including our first responders, I offer a moment of silence and thanks.

Tim
 
Thanks everyone...this is something that I am very passionate about. "Memorial Day" should be in your heart every day. Scott, Thank you..and please do share my message! I feel very honored that you would!

Rick
 
Wow, Rick. That really was beautiful. I wish more people out there shared the same sentiment.
 
I wish I would have read this yesterday! I had a brief discussion with my kids on the significance of Memorial Day at dinner and my explanation was poor compared to your post. Thinking of individual soldiers really does put it into context, especially for the kids, who don't know any fallen soldiers or have such little knowledge of the rest of the world and the real meaning of freedom, or more importantly the lack thereof. I will endeavor to use your example to "bring it home" for the kids tonight at dinner...
 
Great post, Rick, thank you.

On Memorial Day and every day I also honor one soldier in particular. His sacrifice saved my life, and changed others. He rests in honor now with his brethren, and will never be forgotten.
 
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