NEVER FORGET

I’ve been sitting here for the past several hours and I think that I’ve re-written this post several times. I’ve struggled to come up with some poignant mind-message that is beyond measure, and yeah well that’s not working so I’ll just go with Plan B.

Memorial Day, Not to be confused with Veterans’ Day is the day that we pause to remember those who have given their lives while in service to their country. But sadly to most, it’s more become all about a long weekend or cookouts.

All along in the journey I’ve been privileged to write the most amazing people who are part of the best fighting force in the world. ALL of them prepared to lay down their life for me, and you and countless other people everyday.  Some of them write back, most of them don’t, but that’s okay. Some of them have also paid the ultimate price.

It’s my deepest hope that for those few, that in their final moments they knew that their sacrifice was not in vain and that their friends and family love and miss them dearly. It’s also my hope for those that I have written to know that it is for them, and their brothers and sisters still serving that I will keep writing. Because today, someone gave their life for me, so that I can live my life without fear. So today and everyday I will do everything in my power to honor that.

So, as you head out to be with friends and family, don’t forget to remember those that paid with their life to give you peace to do so.  Have fun, Have a drink in their honor, but most importantly, remember them today. NEVER FORGET the price they paid.