Lest we forget.....

Just dropped my daughter off at the local cemetery.  Every Memorial Day, she, my Eagle Scout Godson, and a small handful of boy and girl scouts spend the morning placing flags on graves of veterans, some of which date back to World War I.  Although it's an early, somber start to the holiday, I'm proud to say that it's something she looks forward to every year.  It's also the subject of my avatar.

I hope everyone has a great day.  Lots of golf, family time, companionship, and fun, but I'd ask that we not forget those that gave their lives to help protect our freedom along the way.

David, this is great.  Love that your daughter does this and that she looks forward to it.  My son just "learned" (he's 4) about Memorial Day for the first time this year.

Me:  "Casey, what day is today?"

Him: "Memorial Day"

Me:  "What does that mean?"

Him "Soldiers died, and we put flags."

OK, so he's a little young for anything past that, but it's a start.

Everybody have a great (hopefully golf filled) day!  (I'm "stuck" with the family today so no golf ... but I think I'll get some practice in by dragging them all to mini golf :))

Amen to that.  Never let us forget the sacrifices that others have made to protect our way of life.

I'll say a prayer today for the Fathers, Uncles, Friends who forged through WWII and Korea and an additional prayer for those of my generation who fought in Viet Nam.

Two in particular (WWII and Viet Nam) told me stories that to this day bring a tear to my eyes for their gallantry and bravery. I was always humbled in their presence.

Our freedoms have come at quite a cost.

My thoughts and prayers are with the families that are in or have been in the military.    My only regret is that we don't do more for the veterans.

A big thank you to all of those that have served or are serving in the military.