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A Living History Memorial Day
Amid a global pandemic, in a changing world, we remember those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice.
“Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance for everyone who has died serving in the American armed forces. The holiday, originally known as Decoration Day, started after the Civil War to honor the Union and Confederate dead.” — Time: “Why Do We Celebrate Memorial Day”. May 25, 2020.
Since long before General John Logan declared May 30, 1866 the official yearly day upon which a grateful nation could remember and appreciate the sacrifice of its military heroes, people have been celebrating Memorial Day.
This year, though strange, our shared history remains the same: We stand on the backs of our staunch defenders in uniform.
Some have sacrificed time with their families in faraway lands; they have endured physical hardships, discomforts and dangers most of us will never need to know. Others sacrificed much more.
“Among the fallen, most were laid to rest in the land they loved, others lie beneath white crosses in military cemeteries around the world, and others’ final resting place is known only to God. To all of them, we owe a debt of gratitude we can never repay, and this year especially, we feel the profound gratitude to our heroic fallen and their families.” — U.S. Vice President Mike Pence…