Memorial Day

There are people that refer to this weekend as being the first holiday weekend of Summer. Many people "open" their swimming pools this weekend as a sign that school is completed or close to being completed for another year and the fun of Summer is about to begin. There are people who celebrate family reunions or take a brief weekend vacation to get away from the humdrum routine of their daily lives. Families will gather for cookouts which will feature barbecue, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, etc. as well as all of the "fixins." There is nothing sinful or evil in any of these activities BUT we can not afford to forget the true meaning of this holiday that we call Memorial Day.

 

Memorial Day was set aside to remember those fallen heroes who were willing to sacrifice their life defending the freedoms that we enjoy. We can not afford to forget the supreme price that has been paid and continues to be paid that we might live in a nation that esteems and protects freedom. Each succeeding generation is called on to keep this act of respect, appreciation and honor alive and well in our society. This week I drove through a local Veterans Cemetery as a way of reminding myself of those great Americans who offered their service to our nation both in times of war as well as times of peace. The drive was very somber and serene as I noticed all of the white markers as well as the small American flags that designated the place of burial of these great soldiers. We can not afford to forget these men and women who have served or who are presently serving in the Armed Forces. We take a moment to remember the fallen and we take a moment to honor the living. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOUR SERVICE AND WE HOLD YOU IN THE HIGHEST OF REGARD TODAY!

 

We pray blessings over those families who will place flowers on the graves of their loved ones this weekend and we pray strength on those families who have a loved one serving in the Armed Forces today.