Memorial Day is generally viewed as the kick off to summer. We have parades and BBQs and fireworks. Fun in the sun for everyone. But lets not forget what today is all about. Remembering those who have fallen to give us those freedoms we take for granted. So while you're spending time with your family today enjoying the sun and the parades and the picnics and the fireworks remember those lives that were lost so you could do all of this with your family today. Don't forget those who are still overseas fighting for freedom. Thank a soldier today for all they have done! Thank you soldiers and your families for making such a great sacrifice for our country!
by Michelle R. Christman
As we stand here looking
At the flags upon these graves
Know these flags represent
A few of the true American brave
They fought for their Country
As man has through all of time
Except that these soldiers lying here
Fought for your country and mine
As we all are gathered here
To pay them our respect
Let's pass this word to others
It's what they would expect
I'm sure that they would do it
If it were me or you
To show we did not die in vein
But for the red, white and blue.
Let's pass on to our children
And to those who never knew
What these soldiers died for
It's the least we can do
Let's not forget their families
Great pain they had to bear
Losing a son, father or husband
They need to know we still care
No matter which war was fought
On the day that they died
I stand here looking at these flags
Filled with American pride.
So as the bugler plays out Taps
With its sweet and eerie sound
Pray for these soldiers lying here
In this sacred, hallowed ground.
Take home with you a sense of pride
You were here Memorial Day.
Celebrating the way Americans should
On this solemnest of days.
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