me·mo·ri·al
məˈmôrēəl/
noun
- 1.something, especially a structure, established to remind people of a person or event.
Today I am grateful for all of the men and women who have given their lives, those who are currently putting their lives on the line, and those who will someday put others before themselves to keep our country safe.
There are so many fights and debates over this war and that war; so many people who think it's their job to decide if we should or should not be fighting in various parts of the world. Today, I hope everyone put their own feelings aside and took time to remember the fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, friends, sons, and daughters, who are bravely keeping watch over our country. Today, I hope all those arguing came to a halt for even just a minute, so those who lost loved ones fighting for our freedom could have a moment of silence and a moment of remembrance. Today, I hope those recent high school graduates who have decided to become the next generation of the US Army, US Marines, US Coast Guard, US Navy, and US Air Force had someone say to them, "I am proud of your decision. Thank you."
Today I am grateful for my grandfather who fought during World War II as part of the US Coast Guard. I am grateful for my brother who is retired US Coast Guard. I'm proud of both of these men.
I am grateful that I live in a country where I can go to sleep each and every night knowing that someone, somewhere is awake and keeping our United States safe.
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