"Never...was so much owed by so many to so few."
~ Winston Churchill
I hear a certain greeting often on this solemn occasion, Memorial Day in the United States: "Happy Memorial Day." It causes me to grind my teeth.
This is not a happy day. It's not about the beach or the barbecues. It's a sacred day to remember the ultimate sacrifice made by uncounted thousands of service members of the U.S. Armed Forces over the 250 years of our country's existence. They died so we could enjoy the life we have today, which is far better than that of any other country's royalty had even a century ago.
We owe all our fallen heroes a debt beyond price. Pause a moment today to think of them. Remember and honor their sacrifice.
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| May 25 ~ Memorial Day 2026 |
