Letters On The Wall - A Tribute To Those who serve in the Military

I have to admit that I have a new-found appreciation for those brave men and women who have and do serve to keep our freedom intact here in the United States! I have always felt grateful to them but reading all the articles and viewing the photos of these heroes have taken my respect to a higher level. Now when I speak of these brave men and women, I get teary eyed and filled with pride for their sacrifice on my behalf.

I received a copy of "The Letters On The Wall." I was so touched by the entries in this great book that I had to share it with others. I now have no idea who has my book. I want it back!  The entries were so sincere, heartfelt and yet beautiful in the sense that they came from the heart. They show love. Pure love for family, friends and even strangers who have served and do now serve in the military.  If you have not read this book, I suggest you do so. It would also make a great gift to the families who lost loved ones while serving in the military.

So Many brave men and women gave all they had to see that we kept our freedom. They gave their lives. We owe them so very much. Their families morned for them and yet we are not as grateful as we could be.

In my hometown, Memorial Day Week is celebrated by the annual Woodchopping Festival. During the friday night parade as well as the Saturday morning parade, you will see the Veterans Association, VFW and other military groups marching in the parade but the majority of the festival has nothing to do with the true meaning of Memorial Day. The War is never mentioned nor is the soldiers who gave their life so we could celebrate.

 I will no longer view this festival through the same eyes as I have before. I will salute those groups who are there to honor the Military.

I have had and still have many family members who serve in the military. This photo is of one of my cousins who is currently serving. He and his wife serve in the Navy. His Father was in the Military as well.  Thank You Cecil & Mary for protecting our freedom and rights as Americans

Cecil and Mary, I am so very proud of you. Thank You for your sacrafice!

I remember when one of my cousins came home from the war in a wheel chair. I remember those family members who were forever changed as a result of that same war. They see and hear so much evil while they serve in a war. They will never be the same.

I hope that each of us can bring to our minds the true reason we observe Memorial Day. It is not for the parades or the festivals. It is not even for the food. It is a day or a weekend when we salute and give thanks for those who keep us safe, those who have lost their lives so we could live freely. Those men and women deserve so much more than they receive. Their families deserve more than they receive.

TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES WHILE SERVING IN THE MILITARY: I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRAFICE.

TO ALL THOSE WHO SERVED AND DO NOW SERVE:  I HUMBLEY THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.

I SALUTE YOU!