Read the Beforeitsnews.com story here. Advertise at Before It's News here.
Profile image
By RedState (Reporter)
Contributor profile | More stories
Story Views
Now:
Last hour:
Last 24 hours:
Total:

Does Memorial Day Still Matter?

% of readers think this story is Fact. Add your two cents.


“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:13

Today, Monday, May 29th is the annual celebration of Memorial Day in the United States. This tradition has been observed since the Civil War where we take one day out of the year and pause to remember all those that have served this nation in uniform and have given their life in doing so.

Does it still matter though?

Sometimes it seems that Americans associate Memorial Day more with the “kickoff” of summer, barbecues, and ads for furniture sales rather than taking this day to remember that we have a long list of people who gave the ultimate sacrifice to allow us the freedoms to enjoy all those things and more.

This year’s observance also falls one week after the Manchester, England brutal attack after a concert that killed twenty-two people and just days after the slaughter of twenty-eight Coptic Christians in Egypt. The War On Terror has moved the field of battle to concert venues, nightclubs, and sightseeing buses.

The Veterans Affairs Department reports that of all the wars America has been in, we have lost 700,000 soldiers to battle deaths ( in theater ) and just over 300,000 deaths listed as “other deaths” (in theater ). That is approximately one million people who have died fighting or in combat zones for this country and its ideals. Living to be free from tyranny and to continue the pursuit of happiness spoken of in our Declaration Of Independence.

The men and women who served with those who have died, carry their memory home with them. Memorial Day for them and the families of those who have died is not just the last Monday in May but every day. That the nation takes a moment out of its calendar to remember those that passed matters to them.

I hope it still matters to the majority of this country and we all take more than just a moment to say a prayer but really think about the sacrifice of giving up your life so others can live free.

Does Memorial Day still matter?

Yes, now more than ever.

The post Does Memorial Day Still Matter? appeared first on RedState.


Source: http://www.redstate.com/tladuke/2017/05/29/memorial-day-still-matter/


Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world.

Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.

"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.

Please Help Support BeforeitsNews by trying our Natural Health Products below!


Order by Phone at 888-809-8385 or online at https://mitocopper.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST

Order by Phone at 866-388-7003 or online at https://www.herbanomic.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST

Order by Phone at 866-388-7003 or online at https://www.herbanomics.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST


Humic & Fulvic Trace Minerals Complex - Nature's most important supplement! Vivid Dreams again!

HNEX HydroNano EXtracellular Water - Improve immune system health and reduce inflammation.

Ultimate Clinical Potency Curcumin - Natural pain relief, reduce inflammation and so much more.

MitoCopper - Bioavailable Copper destroys pathogens and gives you more energy. (See Blood Video)

Oxy Powder - Natural Colon Cleanser!  Cleans out toxic buildup with oxygen!

Nascent Iodine - Promotes detoxification, mental focus and thyroid health.

Smart Meter Cover -  Reduces Smart Meter radiation by 96%! (See Video).

Report abuse

    Comments

    Your Comments
    Question   Razz  Sad   Evil  Exclaim  Smile  Redface  Biggrin  Surprised  Eek   Confused   Cool  LOL   Mad   Twisted  Rolleyes   Wink  Idea  Arrow  Neutral  Cry   Mr. Green

    MOST RECENT
    Load more ...

    SignUp

    Login

    Newsletter

    Email this story
    Email this story

    If you really want to ban this commenter, please write down the reason:

    If you really want to disable all recommended stories, click on OK button. After that, you will be redirect to your options page.