Heroes are Remembered; Legends Never Die

MEMORIAL Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is a day dedicated for remembrance for those of
ours who lost their lives in combat. However, in this day in age, most of us associate Memorial Day merely as a three day weekend filled with family fun and memories.  Memorial Day is meant to be a day we stand together in the remembrance of those who will forever carry the burden of our freedom.

From WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, hundreds of thousands of Soldiers, Marines, and Sailors voluntarily gave the ultimate sacrifice on the on the moral foundation of our founding fathers.  For most, Memorial Day is a day to kick off the summer, it is a day of mourning and gratitude.

My grandmother, a Marine wife, put it in a way that really brought it into perspective for me.  After returning from Vietnam, my grandfather had a difficult time adjusting to ordinary days.  He had a hard time being expected to think and function normally when in fact he was not "normal".  Our troops of our Nation are elite members of our society. Created to fulfill a purpose. The brotherhood, or sisterhood, that being a member of the military provides a bond that can never be comprehended by those outside of the unity.

So, take a moment of silence, say a prayer, or raise a toast to celebrate the lives of the men and women that we have lost over time.

Heroes are remembered; Legends never die. "Semper Fidelis- Gone but not forgotten"

-Daryn Butler