I have a special place in my heart for those who serve in our military and continue to support for and fight for our freedoms. I have many family members who are in the military, as well as a husband and serving myself. It is for love of country and the desire to continue to live in a free country that I serve.
On this Memorial Day, I find myself thinking of my Grandfather, who passed away a couple years ago. He served in the military and was honored for his service in World War II. Due to a fire, we do not have any of his records, just his memories and they were shared with my Mother before his passing. These stories are enough for us to recall the great service he provided so that we are free today.
This also reminds me of the need to keep my own record. Writing down the happenings in my life. Though they may seem like small things today, one day, they may be helpful to someone else. Keeping journals and histories is how we know what happened in the past, there is a need to keep these records now so that those who come after us can remember what we have done. Maybe they can learn from our mistakes.
On this Memorial Day, I am going to remember those who have served and those who are serving. It is because of them that I have the freedoms I do today and I will never forget nor take for granted these freedoms.
