For others it is a weekend dedicated to remembering the fallen; those who have served; those who continue to serve and to remember those you gave all.
Which one are you?
I will not sit here and pretend that I am perfect. I spent my weekend working on the house; talking with friends, barbequing some steaks and relaxing with a beer or two.
But on this day - I hope to take a minute to remember the sacrifice of the men & women of our armed forces - here and abroad - and say Thank you.
Can you do the same?
Maybe.
But I can't help but feeling as if this weekend, this day; has been molded into something different. I feel as if Memorial Day has been overtaken by Hallmark and retail giants and made into something it was never intended to be.
When did we forget?
I cannot forget.
Here is my tribute.
Never forgotten.
Donald Rinker, Lt. Cmdr. USN. (World War II)
Anthony Rae Martinez, Cpl, US Army (Vietnam)
Lisa Ann Jorgensen, (USAF)Veteran
David Jorgensen, (USAF) Veteran
To those who serve.
William Parker Hamilton
William Muir Hamilton
Joesph Pagnoni
I am proud to honor and support my family of military members.
Your sacrifice is never forgotten and will never be taken for granted.
I will take a moment; a quiet moment - to remember you.
But I take that moment every day; every deployment; every separation.
Thank you.
Hoo-AH!
Hoorah!
Semper Fi!
