North to south, east to west and everywhere in between...this weekend is the official start of the summer season. The boat is in, the hot dogs are ready for the grill and hamburgers are being pressed by loving hands. Patio umbrellas are in place, lawn chairs are no longer in storage and have been cleaned off. The lawn is being mowed as I type and the house is ready for the invasion that I look forward to. Memorial Day weekend is the time here in Michigan that everyone looks forward to. School will soon be over with and the summer vacation will begin. But while we're all busy getting ready for picnics and celebrations, swimming and boating, mosquitoes and ants, let's not ever forget the true reason for this holiday weekend. Soldiers...warriors!
Our freedom in this country has come at a very high price, human lives! Somewhere in this country there is a mother missing her son or daughter, a wife missing her husband, a husband missing his wife, a child missing their parent, a friend missing their buddy. There are way too many men and women who have died fighting for our freedom. We cannot and should not ever take this freedom we have for granted because the price we've paid is astronomical.
For those of you who stand in protest rallies...you need to thank a soldier's family. For those of you who vote in an election...you need to thank a soldier's family. For those of you who go to church every Sunday...you need to thank a soldier"s family. For those of you voice your opinions without fear of being thrown in prison...you need to thank a soldier's family. For those of you who stand in the gap for the poor and needy...you need to thank a soldier's family. For those of you who love this country....you need to thank a soldier's family.
This country is not perfect, but it's my country. America. Land of the free and home of the brave. Let's remember those who died to give us the freedom we have today. Let's remember those who are still fighting for our freedom today.
GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.
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