| January 30, 2010
Monday May the 26th is Memorial Day throughout the United States. A day to remember those who have served and died in combat fighting for the United States military. Whether they fought in World War II, Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan or Iraq, they are all veterans. As veterans, they made the ultimate sacrifice that one man or woman could do for their country: suspended their lives to protect this great nation. It's truly a special day to think about the past and look optimistically to the future.
The war in Iraq is not a popular idea anymore. However, speaking from experience, men are still going over there and it affects their families. The families of soldiers go through a lot as well. My brother-in-law is a Marine and is still in training in the Corps. He and my sister move constantly from one base to another. That's just my personal experience. For those whose family members are in Iraq or Afghanistan the emotional strain must be much, much more. One day soon my family and I may be in that boat, worrying about my brother-in-law but for now we are just all spending as much time as possible.
Put your flags out tomorrow, grill some hamburgers and hot dogs and spend your day with your family. But don't ever forget the sacrifices and the changes these men and women have made for our freedom. Without them this country isn't where it's at today. So, pray for the soldiers fighting right now and pray for those in past wars who have served or lost their lives. They deserve it.
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Meanwhile, my nephew is sitting in the sandbox with the Air Force, 2 kids I know at the VA are rolling around just fine in their wheelchairs, since IEDs took out their UNARMORED Humvees and their lower legs!
The kid from Maple Grove got to have his burial on Memorial Day, and a 30 year old Army Special Forces operator was killed, on his SEVENTH deployment in 5 years!!!
So, Semper Fi, and keep supporting those troops, American.