Yes, Abby & I did run the Madison Half Marathon yesterday as planned & we promise to post pictures & details tomorrow, but today we'd like to focus on Memorial Day. This is an often overlooked & understated holiday that has gotten very little recognition by people of our generation. I myself am guilty of thinking of this as a big event for the VFW's and WW II/Vietnam Vets but that it has little to do with me.
This year Memorial Day is much more personal to me. As I sat through the ceremony in Edgerton, I cried. I cried because of the guilt I felt for not having more consideration of this holiday in previous years, I cried for the mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, brothers & sisters who had lost their loved ones in the service of our great country. And I cried for those currently protecting our freedoms, including my younger brother, Casey, and all the families who are missing their soldiers today.
Please take a moment from your day to remember all the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. And say thanks to the veterans you may meet throughout your day. Finally, please say a prayer for all the soldiers currently protecting us and their families for the sacrifices they are making for people like ourselves...people they don't even know!
God Bless America & God Bless our Service Members Past, Present & Future!!! Print this post
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