"Here in America we are descended in blood and in spirit from revolutionists and rebels -- men and women who dare to dissent from accepted doctrine. As their heirs, we may never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion."
Dwight Eisenhower
Whether you are planning on a picnic, barbecue, parade, enjoying a refreshing beverage, or just spending the Memorial Day weekend at home or work remember not just the sacrifices of those who paid the ultimate price for freedom, but also any one who has served - in war time or peace.
And I implore everyone to remember those often overlooked participants in war; the families of those who volunteered to serve their country. While not directly subjected to the horror of war, they live with the unsurity of war every day their loved one is deployed. Even the stress of separation of peace time deployment is a sacrifice the families endure for our freedom.
Bless those who serve or have served... and their families. their unselfish sacrifice is what made, and continues to make, our country great.
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