Started my Memorial Day Celebration with a United States Armed Forces Dedication titled "Answering the Call to Defend Freedom." Memorial Day is a day of remembering, honoring and commemorating the men and women who have died in the service to our country.
Remember that our freedoms have not been granted by the preacher, politician, teacher, protester or news reporter. It comes to us by the sacrifice, dedication, commitment and lives of those who have fought for freedom in our military services!
A great speech from Colonel Jeffrey Weed, Vice-Commander, 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, here in Arizona. He tied together those who have died in other conflicts with the most recent deaths in Afghanistan of 2 US Soldiers, who were ambushed by an act of terrorism, following a negotiation session on helping the Afghan Government to better provide for their people.
Another moving part of the ceremony was the 21 gun salute and the playing of taps! It brings a tear to the eye every time.
As you enjoy your holiday today, please take a moment to think of the many who are serving and those have given the supreme sacrifice so that we can live in the land of the free and the home of the brave!
HAVE A HAPPY & SAFE MEMORIAL DAY!
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