I Appreciate Memorial Day

Thank you all for your loving comments. Not expected, but appreciated. xo

Bless you. I hope you will have a blessed, peaceful Memorial Day. I don't know about you, but every time I see a soldier, current or former, I always smile warmly at them and thank them for their service.

I don't know anyone who has died while serving, but I think of the ones I know who've had their lives altered by serving. One man, he and I used to play soccer together as children. He was pretty good, I s*cked, as I do at most sports. He is 31 now. Ten years ago, his legs were blown off above the knees by an IED. And my dads' dad, he was shot during the war, had to have his hip joint replaced, which then got infected, and he ended up losing two inches off his right leg. He wore boots with one sole built up to make up the inches, and used a cane to walk. I have naught but love for those who've served.

I agree. It's strange how we hold parties and such to celebrate such a somber occasion.
Thanks to all who sacrificed for our freedom.

I echo your sentiments - Memorial Day is a solemn occasion, not a happy celebration. Thank you, Daniel, James and Tom. And my father William. My Uncle Chuck. Thank you all veterans who are no longer with us.

Sorry and it is nice that they are remembered and respected. May their lives never be taken for granted.

I'm sorry for your personal loss. May they rest in peace.

Sorry for your loss! RIP to the fallen!

I am sorry for your losses.