A few years ago I took my wife and son to Washington, D.C. for the Memorial Day weekend. We did the whole tourist routine around the D.C. area: Smithsonian, National Art Museum, The US Capitol Building, etc. As it turned dark on Saturday evening we had been in the crowd watching The National Memorial Day Concert from the steps of the Capitol. Many celebrities were there performing and we of course heard the National Symphony Orchestra play "The Stars and Stripes Forever". This was rousing and invigorating for a national holiday for sure.
After the concert we decided to walk back down the mall towards the war memorials. We took a stroll through the Korean War Memorial What a moving sight this was after dark. It is lit such that you feel you are right there with the soldiers on a night patrol. What an effect it had on me to think in the stillness of that moment how much others had sacrificed for me through the era of the 1900's. World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam, Somalia, The Gulf Confict, etc. What a price was paid for my freedom and for the freedom of others.
We live in the most wonderful country in the world and often take it for granted! I for one am really serious about focusing this Memorial Day on thanking those who have preserved our freedom. If you have friends, neighbors, relatives or co-workers that you know have served in our Armed Forces, take them time between now and the end of the month to show them not only thanks, but honor and respect. I realize that Memorial Day was designed to show thanks to those who died in our conflicts; however, but why not thank those still alive as well? They deserve it!
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Thanks for the reminder. Just yesterday I attempted to explain what Memorial Day is to my 4 year old.
Steve, this is beautifully done. I had an uncle who served in Korea. He passed away before I was smart enough to ask him about it. The only story I ever heard was that he came home without letting his mom know ahead of time. He walked in while she was on a ladder hanging curtains. She fainted and fell off!
My husband's uncle also served. He doesn't like to talk about it but I understand that he was the sole survivor in his unit. Very sad.
Thanks for the reminder to thank those that serve.
Very nice Steve. I unlike some others, have always been proud to be an American.
I am proud to be and live American. I can't imagine what people think about our friends and families who have given so much so we can have the freedon to work and play the way we want to.
Howdy Steve
Being a Vet, I would like to thank ya for taking the time to write this very fine post, for folk's to show their Appreciation This Memorial Day.
God Bless The U.S.A.
Thank you for the information. I have been to DC and all the sights you mentioned. It is a worthwhile visit and very inspiring.
Wonderful, thoughtful post Steve. I worked in DC when my husband was going through Quantico as a young Marine officer (later became a Navy man) over 25 years ago. It was a great place for a young couple to get a start.
Thank you for this wonderful post and tribute Steve. My father served in the Air Force World War II-came home with the purple heart.
Excellent Post Steve...I am glad you sent me the link on mine!
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