There are people signing up today.
There are people retiring today.
There are people clinging their families tightly today in preparation for long separations, while others cling their families tightly as they are reunited after far too long.
There are people packing bags, cleaning guns, eating slop and writing home.
There are people promising their lives to defend the good of our country.
And There are people who already gave theirs.
Memorial day is about remembering those who signed their name, put on the boots, hugged their families and never came home. And while the story ends sadly and the ceremonies are somber, it truly is a day to be joyful.
There were people so selfless that they wanted to put your life before their own. There were people so brave that they chose to walk into danger so you wouldn't have to. There were people so great.
They deserve a joyful remembrance and they earned our gratitude. Thanks are in order for all the others who are willing to pay that price, but joyful remembrance is due to those who did.
Happy Memorial Day.
- manda
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