Dear Friends,
As you drove through some communities in the past few days, you may have seen some small versions of Old Glory waving from the medians, or perhaps some larger versions almost draping the homes of the very patriotic. "Memorial Day — how nice," you may have thought as you continued driving among fluttering flags. But wait, take a moment to reflect.
Sometimes we take these familiar icons for granted. In the same way, we often take our freedoms for granted, accepting them as rights rather than privileges that were won in exchange for the lives of many people— some young, some older, people just like us. There is no doubt that we should honor the sacrifices made by these heroes, and perhaps consider living to love more in their honor.
Let us now be worthy of the sacrifices of our heroes while praying that their souls should rest in peace. We pray for blessings of safety and strength for all members of the armed forces and their families, today and every day.