Post by Kasey on May 26, 2014 15:47:57 GMT -8
Note: This is an entry which originally was posted on the Blazers Blogger Network three years ago. Certain details have been edited to make them time-relevant to this year.
Today is not a day which will live in infamy, but millions of Americans will take time to recognize those who have fallen in the name of American freedom.
Memorial Day means much more than getting a sale on sheets or matresses at your favorite department store. It's about honoring those men and women who have paid the ultimate price
I love driving my little Jetta around Stanford, Palo Alto, up to San Francisco to my brother, sister-in-law and niece's house, and down to his wife's parents house in San Jose. Barbecue's, weekends away, and even a couple nights to Oakland for Portland Trail Blazers games.
There's nothing in this world I need and love more than freedom.
Today, Memorial Day, signifies the very reason I have that freedom. The men and women we honor on this day are the reason we have this freedom. For nearly 240 years, soldiers have emerged from schools, farms and even diplomatic ranks to ensure that the dirt we pick up on our shoes belongs, indeed, to us.
My mother and father met while both were in the United States Army. They now serve in other capacities (Army reserves and National Guard) and my oldest brother is a corporal in the Army.
Memorial Day means something to me. It means a great deal. While many have met those who have given their lives in combat, I know only one personally. He was killed a little over six years ago in Afghanistan. Unlike the past two years, distance prevents me from setting flowers on his grave.
Fortunately -- or UNfortunately if you ask me -- I will still be able to honor him when I join my brother in San Francisco at a ceremony to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. This is something I do each here. I believe my friend heard me this afternoon when I thank said thank you.
I don't generally say "I love" this or that, but I will tell you this: I love every person who has given their life to ensure my safety, my independence and my freedom.
I know that some very brave men and women presented me with my liberty and freedom with their lives. Thanks to their sacrifice, I have the freedom to love, live, and to even root for my favorite sports teams.
There's only one last request i ask of whomever is paying attention: Whether it's within a ceremony, or a lunch at work, or a picnic at home, please take just a moment to thank the fallen who paid for your freedom with their lives.
This is always something I keep in my mind when i'm living my life -- full of freedom.
All it takes is to look up and say: Thank You.
~ MKM
In Kassandra's Words began on the Blazers Blogger Network and continues here on this site. Relocating this blog will allow me to include Blazers blogs, but to also expand it to other sports and teams as well. Click here for access to the more than 100 entries on the Blazers Blogger Network (note that the link will take you to the most recent of the entries, prior to when this blog was moved to this site).
Today is not a day which will live in infamy, but millions of Americans will take time to recognize those who have fallen in the name of American freedom.
Memorial Day means much more than getting a sale on sheets or matresses at your favorite department store. It's about honoring those men and women who have paid the ultimate price
I love driving my little Jetta around Stanford, Palo Alto, up to San Francisco to my brother, sister-in-law and niece's house, and down to his wife's parents house in San Jose. Barbecue's, weekends away, and even a couple nights to Oakland for Portland Trail Blazers games.
There's nothing in this world I need and love more than freedom.
Today, Memorial Day, signifies the very reason I have that freedom. The men and women we honor on this day are the reason we have this freedom. For nearly 240 years, soldiers have emerged from schools, farms and even diplomatic ranks to ensure that the dirt we pick up on our shoes belongs, indeed, to us.
My mother and father met while both were in the United States Army. They now serve in other capacities (Army reserves and National Guard) and my oldest brother is a corporal in the Army.
Memorial Day means something to me. It means a great deal. While many have met those who have given their lives in combat, I know only one personally. He was killed a little over six years ago in Afghanistan. Unlike the past two years, distance prevents me from setting flowers on his grave.
Fortunately -- or UNfortunately if you ask me -- I will still be able to honor him when I join my brother in San Francisco at a ceremony to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. This is something I do each here. I believe my friend heard me this afternoon when I thank said thank you.
I don't generally say "I love" this or that, but I will tell you this: I love every person who has given their life to ensure my safety, my independence and my freedom.
I know that some very brave men and women presented me with my liberty and freedom with their lives. Thanks to their sacrifice, I have the freedom to love, live, and to even root for my favorite sports teams.
There's only one last request i ask of whomever is paying attention: Whether it's within a ceremony, or a lunch at work, or a picnic at home, please take just a moment to thank the fallen who paid for your freedom with their lives.
This is always something I keep in my mind when i'm living my life -- full of freedom.
All it takes is to look up and say: Thank You.
~ MKM
In Kassandra's Words began on the Blazers Blogger Network and continues here on this site. Relocating this blog will allow me to include Blazers blogs, but to also expand it to other sports and teams as well. Click here for access to the more than 100 entries on the Blazers Blogger Network (note that the link will take you to the most recent of the entries, prior to when this blog was moved to this site).
Graphic courtesy of David.