MEMORIAL DAY

A day of remembering those who gave their lives so we may live free.

A gift, the ultimate sacrifice, to those who come after them.

It is a day to also remember and honor those who have served or are presently serving around the world.

Our bravest have been lost in many wars. The Revolutionary War, Civil War, Spanish American,World War I, World War II, Korean War, Viet Nam War, Desert Sand in Iraq, the present on-going war in Iraq, Afghanistan and now we are in Libya, and many other skirmishes I failed to mention.

When we are remembering heroes we must include those who have lost their lives in terrorist attacks around the world. Whether they are military or civilian, they gave their lives for their country.

We should also honor those who serve in the Diplomatic Corp. Many are assigned to embassies in dangerous areas of the globe.

Then there are the brave agents of the CIA. Their clandestine missions put them in harms way everyday.

We must include the Border Patrol Agents. They are fighting a much different war. Their job is to keep hostile intruders from crossing our borders and many have died doing their job, some recently.

Each state has a National Guard to protect and serve in war and natural disasters.

We must honor the families of all these heroes. They toil day after day to keep a safe haven for their warrior to return.

Don't forget the FBI, State Police, local police, fireman and all those who provide for our safety.

How can we as citizens of this great country say Thank You enough times for all the sacrifices?

Let's pray that there will always be brave citizens ready to volunteer and say, "I will go. I will protect my country and preserve the freedom and liberty of the United States of America, no matter the cost."

Now we should do our part to make sure our country is not usurped by those from within and without whose life mission is to destroy it.

Tomorrow, stop for a moment and pray. Say thank you to those who gave and are giving so much to allow us to enjoy the holiday free from tyranny.

GOD BLESS AMERICA, may she ever be FREE.