Memorial Day is more than a day to grill out and drink beer, it's about honoring the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces and make our freedom possible. I have always had a large amount of respect for soldiers. I know a few veterans and a few current soldiers, I appreciate their past and current sacrifices. The military is always hard at work protecting our country, our citizens, and our freedoms from those who hate us as the country we are.
I know there's a lot of people nowadays who disagree with what our military has or hasn't done in the past, but regardless of political stances we should all be thankful to the people who defend us. Soldiers sacrifice life or limb for America, which is more than most Americans do. These men and women are true heroes; athletes, actors, politicians, and singers aren't heroes compared to soldiers. The word "hero" is used too liberally these days.
Thank you to all U.S. military personnel, current and past, for protecting this great nation. God bless each one of you.
(As a side note: I had a professor once who hated patriotism, he thought it was a dangerous feeling to have. I guess that means I'm dangerous today, because I'm more patriotic than normal on days like today.)
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As usual, here's some quotes:
“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are stiffened.” -- Billy Graham
"We owe this freedom of choice and action to those men and women in uniform who have served this nation and its interests in time of need. In particular, we are forever indebted to those who have given their lives that we might be free." -- Ronald Reagan
"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -- Mark Twain
