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In Celebration of Memorial day!

By Jennifer Mackay

Real Estate Agent with Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. BK3128229

May 29, 2016 09:35 PM

And yes, for me it is a celebration.

There are many, many blog posts all over the internet touting the Happiness of memorial day.

There are others that take a more somber approach and prefer not to have a "happy memorial" day. I can certainly understand their position

After all, we are remembering those that gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms and country.

But why is it not a Celebration?

Are we not celebrating that our country remains the freeest country on earth?

Are we not thankful that those who have given their lives for our freedom and are celebrated for their sacrifice?

I for one am grateful to them all for allowing me to live in a country where I can still make my own decisions and am not imprisoned for speaking out about my government or religion.

I celebrate the lives of not only those who gave their all, but the families who have to go on with the memory of a lost loved one!

And to these familes I say....

Be not sad on this day, remember your loved one with honor and respect, eelebrate the life they lived and I in return will do the same

Best wishes to everyone on this holiday and LONG LIVE THE UNITED STATES AND THOSE THAT PROTECT US FROM HARM!

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Winston Heverly

Coldwell Banker Access Realty - South Macon, GA

GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

It is hard to believe we are at the point of the year already, and celebrating another Memorial day. I hope we all reflect on the sacrifices of others who lost their lives to protect ours.

May 29, 2016 09:49 PM

Carolyn Crispin

Branson, MO
Jennifer Mackay

Panama City, FL

Jessie Cochran

Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL

Panama City Realty Group

Thanks Jennifer - your celebration of the familes is a wonderful perspective!

May 29, 2016 09:49 PM

Jennifer Mackay

Panama City, FL

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Jennifer. I'm making a comment as I'm watching old war movies all day long. So many who gave it all, on a side note and a sad one so many to follow.

May 29, 2016 09:57 PM

Jennifer Mackay

Panama City, FL

Carolyn Crispin

Keller Williams Tri-Lakes - Branson, MO

Crispin Team Sells Branson Homes Land & Commercial

I live in a town that celebrates the Veterans every day. There are year round veterans discounts and special events all year long. College of the Ozarks is a leader in thsi effort.

May 29, 2016 10:30 PM

Jennifer Mackay

Panama City, FL

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Jennifer, You hit the nail on the head. We can still make decision in out country. Thank You for your great blog.

May 29, 2016 11:47 PM

Jennifer Mackay

Panama City, FL

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Nice message, and let's never forget...

May 29, 2016 11:57 PM

Jennifer Mackay

Panama City, FL

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Agree with you completely. Too many posts saying "what's so happy about it?" Really? Aren't there more important things to spend energy on...

We lost a nephew four years ago - he was shot in Afghanistan. I don't think any one in our family begrudges "Happy Memorial Day."

May 30, 2016 01:10 AM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Beverly Hills, CA
Jennifer Mackay

Panama City, FL

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I am sure the holiday touches different people in different ways, I hope that yours is being enjoyed!

May 30, 2016 01:38 AM

Jennifer Mackay

Panama City, FL

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jennifer great post here is a quote from a well known military figure in our history:

“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived”General George S. Patton

May 30, 2016 02:46 AM

Manish Chanda

Albuquerque, NM
Jennifer Mackay

Panama City, FL

Jennifer Mackay

That pretty much says it all Endre - thank you

May 30, 2016 10:51 AM

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good Morning Jennifer - I think we can celebrate the contributions that the brave warriors made. General George S. Patton thought that was appropriate.

May 30, 2016 02:53 AM

Jennifer Mackay

Panama City, FL

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Jennifer- I see nothing wrong with saying Happy Memorial Day because yes, I'm happy to live in this country and glad that we have the freedoms that we have. I am also proud to see that we are also honoring the many who sacrificed with their lives for us.

May 30, 2016 05:09 AM