Memorial Day
Posted by TFG on May 30th, 2005
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
- George Orwell
This short and simple quote has stuck with me since the day I first read it. Today, we honor the ones who died doing violence on our behalf. Because they are dead, we can only honor them through words & deeds. This is humbling, as there is simply no way to express the depths of my gratitude with mere words. All I can do is say it, and then pray that my deeds make me & mine worthy of their sacrifice.
May 31st, 2005 at 11:43 am
My birthday is on June 6, the anniversary of D-Day, My grandfather who fought in WW2 always stressed the importance of the day that changed the world for the better. I have nothing but respect and admiration for the men and women who serve our country, I just wish that we would pay them more for their service, I still get a lump in my throat when I think about all that they and their families have sacrificed.
May 31st, 2005 at 11:49 am
For some reason my first comment did not show up,oh mygosh I’ve been blacklisted.
May 31st, 2005 at 2:12 pm
Everything’s here — no deletions, or moderations to approve. Weird.