I Appreciate Memorial Day

I have lost three dear friends to war and today is a day for me to remember them. To remind them that they still have a place in my heart and to reflect on what they have given me. To be honest, I have always cringed hearing the words "Happy Memorial Day". To me, it's not a day of happiness. It's not a day for me to party, to drink, to bbq. Its' a day to go sit on the beach, to think about my friends, maybe to write. To me, it's a day to remember the ones we've all lost. For me, it's Daniel, James, and Tom. That's who my Memorial Day is for.