What our Military Means to the
United States of America
Memorial
Day is a day that is set aside to remember, and honor, our brave soldiers who
have given their lives to protect our land and keep us free. It began as a day
to honor our Civil War dead, but after World War I, it was expanded to include
our fallen soldiers from all the wars in which America was involved. Our country
has fought in 12 wars, not counting the Afghanistan War which brings the
updated total to 13. In every one of these cases, we have asked the young
people of our nation to be willing to give their lives in the name of freedom,
for us and others in foreign lands. The sacrifices these young men and women
have made can never be totally comprehended nor can they be repaid by us. Just
stop and think about what these wonderful young people have given up for
us. At the very least, they have given years of their life and time away
from their families, to serve their country which they love. They have given up
any chance of setting down roots, having to move from base to base once every 3
to 4 years. Many will be physically disabled the rest of their life, having the
use of one or more of their limbs taken from them. Scores have been mentally
disabled resulting in them being unable to handle day to day living. And
thousands upon thousands have given the ultimate sacrifice, their life, so that
we can continue to enjoy our lives living safely in a land of freedom. We can
never begin to understand what they went through, and are continuing to go
through, all because they love their nation and the freedoms we take for
granted every day. We can never begin to repay them and their families for the
sacrifices they have made for us. It seems as if saying Thank You just
isn’t enough, but we need to give thanks to all of those who have given of
themselves so we can enjoy this holiday in freedom with our friends and family.
So, before you begin your day of celebration, take the time to pray for all of
those who have given the sacrifice, especially those among us, in our
dealership and your families, so the United States of America can remain free
and have a terrific Memorial Day!
Pictured, Right to Left:
Ira Bush (Army). Matt Drohan (Navy),Paul Gualemi (Ari
Force), Chuck Maness (Coast Guard), Don Thomas (Army). Mike Blackford (USMC),
Lawrence Dimmitt III (USMC), Dave Soby ( Army), Will Koenig(Army), Matt
Blanchard (Navy).
Not
pictured: Will Kirby (National Guard) and Jeremy Lansing (Army).
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