Memorial Day is typically regarded as the first day of Summer. For many, it’s the first barbeque of the season, and it is often celebrated with family and friends.
It’s the day when swimming pools open, and for planting the last annuals and vegetables before the climate makes it impractical.
Many retail stores offer “Memorial Day” sales that entice consumers to purchase new grills and patio furniture. The home improvement stores are packed with do-it-yourselfers that are busily involved in seasonal projects.
But it is important that we take time to remember the reason for the holiday. Memorial Day is the day that we pay tribute to the men and women that have paid the ultimate price to preserve our Republic and our American way of life.
We honor their courage, their commitment, and their unselfish dedication to their country. They are heroes in the truest sense of the word, putting the well-being of others ahead of their own survival.
And this is also a time to remember the families of those that have endured the loss of a loved one on the field of battle. They too have paid a high price for freedom, and their sacrifice needs to be recognized.
We must never forget. We must never abandon them. We must never cease to offer gratitude and consolation.
Happy Memorial Day to all.
Note: Newnan Georgia Memorial Day commemoration 11:00 A.M. at the Veteran's Plaza , located at the intersection of Temple Avenue and Jackson Street.
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