[OT] Memorial Day

For the unaware, today is Memorial Day. The day has come to signify the start of Summer and is usually celebrated with BBQs and campouts (I'm about to fire up the grill myself), but it is important to remember what the day's true intention is: to remember the fallen. 

 

Regardless of where a person falls on the political spectrum or if they have supported any of the wars during their lifetime, they should be able to acknowledge that the men and women who have died fighting for their freedoms, beliefs, and country have paid a sacrifice that is both honorable and courageous. With that being said, I ask that you take a moment today to remember those who have lost their lives in the name of the United States of America.

 

To those of you who have lost a relative or friend to war, I truly am deeply sorry for your loss. The courage it takes to preserver after the loss of a family member is one that I could never truly understand. However, I have witnessed this courage on too many occasions and would like to add that this aspect is not lost on me. Not only are you also in my thoughts today, but you also have my utmost respect.

 

To those of you who have lost someone they served with, remember them today in their finest honor and revel in their memory. Be proud to have known such a warrior and even more proud to have served along side them. If you need someone to talk to today, or any day, feel free to message me. 

 

If you feel like you're struggling to properly make use of the day, consider the impact the men behind the following initials had on the people around them, the love they possessed for their families, the courage they showed in combat, and the loss to the world with them no longer on earth: CH, TS, RS, JM, JS, MD, APT, JJ, GG