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May 25, 2007
Pause for Thanks
This short post is simply to honor and remember the brave men and women who have served so honorably in the military and who have died in service for their country. It's easy to think of Memorial Day as the start of the summer season, Indy car racing, boats, camping, vacations and lots of other summer activities. Yet, none of this would be possible were it not for the actions of the millions who have died to protect our freedom and to the families of those who have lost loved ones serving our country.
I've had the honor to meet, work, laugh, and cry with men and women who either currently serve in the military, or who are veterans. Some bear physical or emotional scars, yet to a person, they are proud of their service and when they do talk about their time in the Armed Forces, they invariably touch on either taking care of their brothers and sisters or protecting our country.
The Raleigh News and Observer columnist, Dennis Rogers, has an occasional column entitled, The Home Front. I've read Dennis' column for over ten years and I have to say that this column is one of the most powerful I have read. It is worth your time to read his column, especially this Memorial Day weekend, but also every week.
May our fallen heroes continue to be remembered and thanked. And may we also remember and thank our friends and neighbors who have and continue to serve.
Posted by chitch at May 25, 2007 9:00 AM