It’s Memorial Day weekend. It’s the “ unofficial start of summer”. Suddenly here on the gulf coast of Texas it feels like summer.
What is Memorial Day? Is it a day to thank those currently in the service of our country? Nope! That’s Armed Forces day. Is it the day to thank those who served this country in the past? Nope ! That’s Veteran’s DayIt’s the day to remember and honor those who served and never made it out of uniform.
It seems to odd to me to put celebrating school being out, fun summer activities and honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice on the same day. But nobody asked my input on national holidays. I can say that my family has not been directly impacted by losing an active service member but I think about those families who have. Some very recently and the pain is fresh. Some would be old men ( or women) now but they are still loved and missed terribly.
So before you jump in the pool, head to the beach or just cookout in your back yard, raise a glass, say a silent thank you and a prayer for the families left behind