Honoring the Past, Present, and Future on Memorial Day

Hey there, friends! Today, we take a pause from our usual bustling lives to reflect on a day that holds profound significance to every American: Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is not just about marking the start of summer or enjoying a three-day weekend. It's about honoring and remembering the brave souls who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their heroism has spanned from the battlefields of the Revolutionary War to the ongoing operations of the 21st century. Today, their spirit continues to inspire us, even in our rapidly changing world.

In the words of Martin Luther King Jr., "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." 🌟 On Memorial Day, we break that silence to remember our friends, our heroes.

We also take inspiration from the words of the remarkable African-American soldier, Sergeant Major Gilbert H. "Hashmark" Johnson: "The Marine Corps has been, and is now, a way of life. It is my life." 🎖️His determination reflects the spirit of our men and women in uniform.

Looking back, President Abraham Lincoln shared timeless words during his Gettysburg Address: "The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract." ⏳

Lastly, former President Barack Obama once beautifully put it, "Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay." 💐

So, let's take this Memorial Day to celebrate the freedom we enjoy, a precious gift secured by the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸

To all the service members and their families - past, present, and future - we are forever indebted. Our gratitude is deep, our respect is everlasting, and our prayers for you are unending.

Let's remember. Let's honor. Let's celebrate. Happy Memorial Day, everyone! #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #CourageAndSacrifice

Lenore & Guy