Monday, May 31, 2010
Sacrifice, Part 1
Let me start by saying Happy Memorial Day. Today is the day set aside to remember all of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country; men and women who died to keep us free. I don't think we could ever say thank you enough to these individuals and their families! America is the great because of the people who stand for her, fight for her and die for her. That is what sets our country apart. We recognize the high cost of freedom, and our country's true heroes are willing to pay it.
So today as you and your family are out enjoying the holiday, don't forget why we have the day off of work or school. This isn't the day set aside to hit the lake with friends or grill out with family. It isn't a long weekend to head to the beach. It really isn't about us at all! Today is the day we say Thank You to Heroes! Today is the day we remember what our freedom costs. Today is the day we are reminded what it takes to be an American!
Many of us have forgotten that freedom is not free. We have grown up in a country where all we have ever known is freedom. We expect it, and in many cases we are unwilling to sacrifice for it. The further we get from being willing to sacrifice, the closer we come to losing the freedoms we have grown to love.
I urge you to spend time today honoring those who have served and died. Find ways to teach your family what this day is all about. Instill the truth of freedom and sacrifice in your children. America needs heroes now as much as ever; we truly honor our fallen heroes when we teach future generations that they must be willing to do the same!
Taps
So today as you and your family are out enjoying the holiday, don't forget why we have the day off of work or school. This isn't the day set aside to hit the lake with friends or grill out with family. It isn't a long weekend to head to the beach. It really isn't about us at all! Today is the day we say Thank You to Heroes! Today is the day we remember what our freedom costs. Today is the day we are reminded what it takes to be an American!
Many of us have forgotten that freedom is not free. We have grown up in a country where all we have ever known is freedom. We expect it, and in many cases we are unwilling to sacrifice for it. The further we get from being willing to sacrifice, the closer we come to losing the freedoms we have grown to love.
I urge you to spend time today honoring those who have served and died. Find ways to teach your family what this day is all about. Instill the truth of freedom and sacrifice in your children. America needs heroes now as much as ever; we truly honor our fallen heroes when we teach future generations that they must be willing to do the same!
Taps
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