This Memorial Day my dad offered to write something for this blog. As a retired Navy serviceman he seemed like a good person to speak on the subject. Below are his words. Thanks Dad and I hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day.
Memorial Day – This coming Monday is the day that we have chosen as a nation to honor those that have given their life in battle while defending the freedoms that we hold sacred in our United States of America. For 244 years since the Declaration of Independence was ratified in the Continental Congress, these values have guided out Country. The right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. The Declaration of Independence along with the Constitution of the United States of America have stood for a land that gives hope and light to the world. In just six of the cemeteries in Europe there are over 35,000 American Servicemen that gave their lives to liberate Europe from the grip of dictators attempting control of the world.
Those 35,000 American Patriots are just a tiny example of the Servicemen and Servicewomen that gave their live in one conflict, WWII. This sacrifice has been going on for 244 years. And continues today. Whether we agree with the way our country chooses to come to the aid of other countries or not, the American Serviceman has placed their life on the line since the inception of our Nation. Let’s show our honor and respect for those that have died in battle.
As a retired American Serviceman I think of the many members of my own family that have fought in every war and conflict in which America has participated. When we take our oath of office we never know when we may be called upon to pay the ultimate price for the freedom that we are fighting for. We freely give our time and in some cases our lives to bring that freedom.
It occurs to me as well that we are following an example laid down 2000 years ago by the Savior of all humanity. Jesus Christ willingly and freely gave his life to provide for salvation and freedom from death. As we honor our fallen American Servicemen and Servicewomen let us also give thanks and gratitude for a savior that willingly died on the cross to offer the ultimate freedom to every individual in the world.
Please take time this Memorial Day to give thanks for the freedom bought with the blood of American Service men and women, and give some thought to our Savior Jesus Christ that will, if you ask give you freedom from death and an eternal life of joy and peace.
John Kirk – US Navy Retired, and a Child of the Living God
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