Originally Published 30 May 2005
Memorial Day
Today we remember those who have fought over the years so that we are free to celebrate this day. Those who by their service, and even by their deaths, make possible posts such as these; who have made possible the debates/hystrionics that are the hallmark of the modern Congress; who have allowed those who scream about the jackboot of oppression and modern Nazi’s to do so without discovering the real meaning of same; and, who have made it possible for freedom’s sweet ring to spread to the dark places of the world. Where once there was darkness, today there is light where there was none and the gleaming of a new and better dawn in so many more.
The price they have paid has been of blood, toil, tears, and sweat. It may simply have been serving their time, or, it may well have been a far greater sacrifice. Read this moving post to get some idea of the ultimate price, and its aftermath.
Take the time to thank them all. There are less than 30 veterans of WWI left, and the number of WWII veterans dwindles each day. Acidman notes the passing of Eddie Albert. I wonder how many people know he served in WWII, and even earned the Bronze Star for rescuing wounded Marines at Tarawa? Korea and Vietnam vets dwindle too… Take the time today, and every day, to thank a vet because without them, there would be no vestige of freedom left this day.
Thank them. Then help spread the light of freedom around the world, to honor them for their service and to help do yours.
