Memorial Day is one of those holidays that gets a bit of attention, but a lot of people view it as a day to sleep in and maybe fire up the barbecue. While that’s fine, there is a much more important reason for the holiday. Memorial Day is set aside each year as a day of remembrance. All those freedoms we Americans enjoy? They didn’t come cheap. A lot of lives have been lost since the beginning of this great nation in an effort to preserve that freedom we enjoy each and every day.
So this Memorial Day, take a few moments to remember those who gave their lives so you could enjoy the day off of work. If you see a member of the Armed Forces, current or veteran, be sure to thank them. If you know a family who has a service member (current or former), thank them as well for the sacrifices they make to support their loved one in uniform.
Most importantly, take a moment to remember those who gave everything to protect our freedom. They are the ones this holiday is for.
Ariela Vaughn 