Memorial Day

Last Memorial Day, I was pondering how to really honor the day. This year, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to at least, in some small way, pay tribute. My wife and I joined the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts at Rosecrans National Cemetery for a ceremony in which the boys and girls place flags on each of the grave sites there. For one thing, it was quite an experience to be among so many people there to honor the fallen. Secondly, it was rather spectacular to see how quickly thousands of flags get placed so quickly on all the graves.
It was a time to pause and give a quick "Thank you" to those who fought for our freedom and especially to those who gave their lives trying. It doesn't matter whether you are pro or anti war, what political affiliation you have, this is a day to pay tribute to those who gave up their tomorrows so that you could have yours.