Memorial Day
Memorial DayMemorial Day is a national holiday that means different things to different people. For some it is simply a day off and a chance to BBQ and relax. For others, who wore one of many uniforms in the service of our country, this is a day of quiet contemplation or a time to get together with brothers (and sisters) in arms to share stories and commiserate. There are many who've had family who served, have family in the country's service now, and those with friends and relatives who made the ultimate sacrifice.
For me (like many of you I imagine), Memorial Day is all of those things. I've served, I have family and friends who have served or are serving today. I also have a few friends who made that ultimate sacrifice. On Memorial Day especially, I ride a bit of a roller coaster emotionally. For those of you who deal with similar feelings please try to keep in mind that not everyone understands the purpose of days like today and they rarely intentionally mean disrespect. Though this may be a difficult day for you please try to give those around you the benefit of the doubt. It'll make things easier, trust me on this one.
When diplomacy fails and the military solution is implemented there are always service personnel who do not come home. Memorial Day is when we remember all of our heroes who made that ultimate sacrifice for us. However you celebrate Memorial Day, remember to be safe, spend time with your family, and take a moment to remember our men and women serving in harms way today as well as all those who have gone before.
For me (like many of you I imagine), Memorial Day is all of those things. I've served, I have family and friends who have served or are serving today. I also have a few friends who made that ultimate sacrifice. On Memorial Day especially, I ride a bit of a roller coaster emotionally. For those of you who deal with similar feelings please try to keep in mind that not everyone understands the purpose of days like today and they rarely intentionally mean disrespect. Though this may be a difficult day for you please try to give those around you the benefit of the doubt. It'll make things easier, trust me on this one.
When diplomacy fails and the military solution is implemented there are always service personnel who do not come home. Memorial Day is when we remember all of our heroes who made that ultimate sacrifice for us. However you celebrate Memorial Day, remember to be safe, spend time with your family, and take a moment to remember our men and women serving in harms way today as well as all those who have gone before.
For more information feel free to check out:
- Memorial Day's History
- White House Commission on Remembrance
- Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
- In Remembrance
There has always been a rather intense rivalry between the Navy, the Marine Corps, the Army, the Air force, the Coast Guard and more. Today however, we are all brothers (and sisters) in arms.
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For those who are curious I believe I found the solution to the problems we were having with the budget workshop video.
It is uploading now (I am trying a new service as well) so hopefully I will have it online sometime today.
Well it looks like no dice on the Budget workshop video. I tried to upload the video 4 times over Memorial Day and once more while I was sleeping and it just would not post.
There is a workshop meeting on the 8601 Page Redevelopment Project (frequently referred to as the Cozad property) tonight. Hopefully we will have better luck with that meeting.
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