As we celebrate spring, and gather with friends and family to grill or barbecue, to laugh and talk and remember, let us pause, in the quiet of our hearts, to honor all those who have gone before. Ancestors and strangers alike, who have sacrificed, endured, and carried on bravely through all manner of trials. The women who marched, who were jailed and even beaten, to pave the way for generations to follow–because of their courage and persistence, today’s women have a voice and a vote, for a start. The courageous men and women of the Civil Rights movement, who took a stand against prejudice and injustice, at considerable risk to their own safety. Many were killed, or suffered grievous harm, for daring to speak up and show up, all for the sake of those who were yet unborn. Let’s think of those sturdy souls who lived through the Great Depression, and set an example of strength and endurance for all the rest of us, of the military personnel who have defended our freedom, time and time again. The many blessings we enjoy today were given to us by our fathers and grandfathers, mothers and grandmothers and by all their predecessors.
These gifts were hard won, and often fought for. Let us honor them with our gratitude and our remembrance and, better yet, strive to be our best possible selves, for the sake of those who follow.
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Amen
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That is so true, Linda! Have a blessed weekend.
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Our family has been blessed so much because of those who went on before us!!
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We have been watching the Band of Brothers marathon. Thank God for those brave men and women.
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Well said Linda!! Hope everyone has a safe Memorial Day weekend…
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I love the way you say things Linda. You said it all. Have a very nice Memorial Day weekend.
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May God keep blessing us all. I went to Greenwood Cemetery
this morning and the sight of hundreds of huge flags circling
each section brought tears to my eyes. Have a great weekend
everyone.
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Well said.
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Well Said!
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Amen.
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Thank you for the reminder. I hope whatever you’re doing this weekend you are in good health. We miss you!
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This email just makes me want to give you a hug !!!
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thank you for your message. My father was in ww1, brother in ww11 and retired from the army so was also in during Korea and Vietnam, Another brother served in Korea and was a POW for more than 2 years. My husband retired from the Air Force in 74 so I appreciate all the good thoughts that go out to veterans and their families on this Memorial day and all year.
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Amen & if this is indication of your new Civil War series to come can’t wait to read. thanks for great & true words. have a great weekend also. thanks, Jo Ann
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Great post! Have a great weekend!
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Amen and thank you for your beautiful message.
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YES and AMEN to that. Many of all ages are to be thank for our many freedoms. We live in the absolute best country in the world.
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I Am proud to live and breathe and an American. God Bless America! God Bless the men and Woman who have and still are serving.
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America, love it or lose it.
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Our 20 yr old son was killed in Iraq in 2004. Spc Donald Roy McCune II 6/4/84-8/5/04 Operation Iraqi Freedom. RIP, son of my heart. He paid the ultimate price for all of our freedom. Thank you to all that have served & continue to serve.
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For all of those who gave their life for our freedom, their families who grieved their loss, for those who have served and returned, and to those who are serving, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Amen ! All my thanks to those who paved the way. God Bless.
Carol L
Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com