Memorial Day

Today is a holiday that I think tends to get buried under the excitement and activities that we do on this day.
From going to an early morning parade to having BBQ's in the backyard, the true meaning of what Memorial day is really about is buried. Forgotten.

I too, forget what Memorial day is really about. Memorial day is a day that was created in purpose to honor the missing in action, the ones who paid the ultimate price for their country, and to remember them and realize that we wouldn't be here if it wasn't for them.

If you really begin to think about it, Memorial Day is one of the saddest days during the entire year. Yet, it is a reminder...

A reminder that our freedom has a price.

A price that was paid by thousands of people who were willing to stand up and protect their friends, family, and country. They paid the ultimate price.

Maybe that's why this holiday has gotten buried under excitement and activities. Because it is a sad holiday, but it is also a holiday filled with hope, pride, and selflessness.

Hope for the country of America. 

Pride for those who were willing to sacrifice themselves for us. 

Selflessness for the ones who were willing to put their own lives in the path of the war... 

They weren't doing it for themselves. They were doing it for the ones they love. They were doing it for their friends, their family, and their country. They were doing it out of love for all of us.