by Dona Hake
What a special day this should be in the heart of every American that loves the freedom we partake of here in this country. Today is the day which is set to remember the men and women who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. Let us also keep in prayer those that live with the pain of the loved one they lost in war, for they too have sacrificed.
I read something interesting regarding the history and different traditions of Memorial Day and I wanted to share with you. One of the traditions that some may do on Memorial Day is the flag of the United States is raised briskly to the top of the staff and then solemnly lowered to the half-staff position, where it remains only until noon. It is then raised to full-staff for the remainder of the day. The half-staff position remembers the men and women who gave their lives in service of their country. At noon, their memory is raised by the living, who resolve not to let their sacrifice be in vain, but to rise up in their stead and continue the fight for liberty and justice for all.
Let us keep the “noonday” attitude within us and determine not to let these sacrifices be in vain. Let us rise up in their stead and resolve in our hearts to fight the good fight for freedom. Let us vow to pray like never before for our country and support our troops and veterans in every we can. We hear it said, “Freedom is not free.” This is a very powerful statement and I pray it does not become just a cliche to us . Today I encourage you to give honor to those that went into battle with hearts that were resolute as they fought for the cause of our freedom. This courage and sacrifice deserves the greatest and highest respect. God bless America!
MAY WE NEVER FORGET!
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