Memorial Day, It's Not About the Cookout

Have you ever read, "The Constitution of the United States of America"?  I understand if you haven't, it's not an easy read.  Honestly, I have yet to finish it in its entirety.  That will change this Memorial Day.

I know it's great to have a three day weekend, but as you're eating that hot dog or hanging out with friends and family, take time to realize what this day is about.  It's a day of remembrance.  To remember those that have served, and are currently serving, in our military. It's a day to remember those that never returned, and those that did.

This day touches us all.  Everyone knows someone who has served.  Many of us know someone that has returned injured, physically or mentally.  So many people killed, hurt, maimed.  For what?  What is it all for?

FREEDOM

They serve because I can't.  They took a bullet because I couldn't.  They lost their limbs so I wouldn't.  They sacrificed everything so I can live free.  They gave of themselves to protect our rights, to protect our Constitution, to protect us.

How can the government these folks fought and died to protect treat our veterans so bad?  We need to be mad, and we need to make changes to protect them.  The current mess of the Veterans Administration can't be swept under a rug.  They've protected us, let us now provide for them.  Start calling, writing, screaming to our Congressmen and Senators to take care of our Veterans.

Today and everyday - remember their sacrifice.  Enjoy your freedom - it takes a lot of blood to keep it.