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I Support All Military Soldiers

As with Veterans Day, it is difficult for me to say HAPPY Memorial Day. It is also not a day for me to go to a BBQ and celebrate those we've lost and honor. So, if I'm invited, I don't go.

Our troops are something special. They all work hard to protect us from harm, and many of them lose their lives in doing so. They are not afraid of that. They step out and volunteer.

So many people lose their family members, I know I've lost many friends. Dearest friends.

I live in a city that houses many military soldiers. With schools for our troops to learn new languages before being moved to another country. I am surrounded by soldiers, who to me are just kids. Some of them young enough to be my own children, and it terrifies me at times to think about what these kids are about to face. All I can do is wish them the best, with a smile, a pat on the back, even a hug.

Lets take this Memorial Day to remember those we've loved and lost. And certainly, don't forget to thank those who are still with us today.
TeresaRudolph71 · 51-55, F
That's a good reminder. I guess if there's anything to celebrate, it's the freedom that we enjoy and should never take for granted. But, as our troops and their loved ones know, freedom isn't free, and we need to remember that.
Peaches · F
This is so beautiful and bittersweet at the same time.😔💙 I lost my only uncle to the Korean war. He was only 15 and begged my grandma to let him go so she changed the date of his birth somehow on his birth certificate. She never saw him again, 😢💔all she received at the end of the war were his dog tags. Until the day she died she held on to thoughts of him alive and married with children over there some place.
Peaches · F
@silentwriter180 Yes. I come from a military family. My dad was a navy pilot and my brother and aunt were in the army. Oh, and my cousin was in the army, he was stationed in Germany for a long time, he met his wife there.🌟
silentwriter180 · 51-55, F
@Peaches My father was in Vietnam. His best friend died in his arms. He wouldn't talk about it. When I was young, I had asked if he'd served. All he told me was 'yes' and he walked away. Mom told me later that he doesn't like to talk about it and why. I never said another word.
Peaches · F
@silentwriter180 God bless them all!😔💙
Rutterman · 46-50, M
Well said.

I never say "Happy" Memorial Day. Somehow seems inappropriate in view of what the day is about.
silentwriter180 · 51-55, F
@Rutterman Indeed. xo
MarineBob · 56-60, M
I am so grateful to get to work on a base everyday
silentwriter180 · 51-55, F
@MarineBob And I am grateful to have you there. xo
midnightsun · 26-30, M

 
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