Memorial Day

What does Memorial Day mean to you? To many it means an extended weekend, or the start of summer, or a weekend getaway at the shore. To many military families, it means so much more.

Memorial day is the day that we remember our fallen heroes; those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

What Heroes Gave
by : Roger J. Robicheau (U.S. Army)

Each donned their uniforms
To be defenders of our liberty
Their mission sure, their spirits bright,
Guard freedom's home, be brave, to fight,
On final day they faced their call,
Each gave their best enduring all,
We'll never know what they went through,
But know they loved this country true,
Deep down inside we all should feel,
What heroes gave, their cost so real,
We must stay thankful, grateful of
The gift of freedom through their love,
Their loved ones bore the greatest pain,
What we can't now, some now sustain,
To God I pray their pain will cease,
And each will find long-lasting peace,
Remember this from year to year,
What heroes gave shouldn't disappear,
We'll never let their special day
Their time for honor slip away
These brave fought for a nation free,
If not for them, where would we be?

I am very thankful to have my soldier home safe this Memorial Day, but our thoughts are still with our friends that are overseas and those who are gearing up to go.

As you have your BBQ's and cold beverages, while being with loved ones and friends, take at least a minute of your weekend to remember those who gave all and those still apart from their loved ones fighting overseas for our freedom.