Today is Memorial Day, a national holiday in the U.S.
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What Memorial Day means now.
To many–if not most–of us, Memorial Day is a day off from work. It’s big savings during special sales. It’s annoyance at not getting our mail. That’s what Memorial Day is.
What Memorial Day should mean.
This post is not about whether or not we support the actions of our military, nor is it about whether or not we agree with the actions of the president. It’s about remembering those among us who felt a call to duty, who volunteered to serve–and who made the ultimate sacrifice.
That’s what Memorial Day is all about, Charlie Brown.
I’m not saying you shouldn’t enjoy a backyard BBQ with your friends and family today, or you should dwell all day on their loss. If those whose memory we honor today are anything like the vets I know, that’s actually the last thing they’d want. Let me just suggest that, as we enjoy our day off, we take a few moments to think of those whose service and sacrifice over the years have made it possible.
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Photo by Rob West.
