Take Time To Thank A Veteran

As we approach Memorial Day weekend remember to take time out to thank a military veteran and those who are now serving in our armed forces, and remember those who gave their lives for that freedom we have. It is so easy for any of us to just take for granted the things we have including our freedom.

Next to the Bible, my favorite book of all time is
The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw. It is compiled with stories of the men and women who served during World War 2 and those on the home front who worked together to keep our country afloat during this difficult period of time.

Here is an excerpt from the book; a quote by a veteran named
Leo Doyle about Memorial Day:

" When we were kids in grammar school the veterans from World War 1 would come into our classroom or we'd go down to the auditorium and they'd tell us about some of the things they went through. I gave a talk in a school, and the kids kept strolling in like there was no tomorrow. Hell, when we were there you sat down and kept your mouth shut. I just got back from Wisconsin and I was talking to my great-grandchildren about Memorial Day, and they almost didn't know what I was talking about."

Okay, so there's two things for you to do this weekend: thank a veteran and make sure your kids know the reason behind Memorial Day.

Freedom comes with a price, remembering is free.