Memorial Day is Not All About the Picnics

by Tom Royce on May 31, 2010


It about all of those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the values that we hold so dear.

Few times have I been awestruck in my life.

One of those times was while traveling in France in the Champaign region. I came around a corner near a small town on a narrow twisting road. There in front of me was a huge cemetery, the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial. 6,012 American soldiers buried fighting overseas for others ability to live free from tyranny. Sons and fathers, brothers and husbands making the ultimate sacrifice buried in a foreign land. In a foreign field.

These are the men that we honor today.

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The history of Memorial Day.

 

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Omega 3 Supplements May 31, 2010 at 10:55 am

Amen, Something we all need to be reminded of this time of year. Have a great day!

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Mark Jacobs May 31, 2010 at 3:11 pm

Great Post – Rangers Lead The Way….

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Maui Properties June 1, 2010 at 4:36 am

Great post, Tom. Too many people forget the true significance of this holiday, it’s more than the start of the summer season: it’s about remembering those who serve selflessly to protect our nation and our principles. Sure, it may sound corny but it’s about as true as anything in the world.

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Johnson County KS Real Estate June 1, 2010 at 11:03 am

Incredible post! I cannot even begin to thank you for the words you put down here. Let’s keep things in perspective!

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