Memorial Day, a day to give thanks

Happy Memorial Day!  This is a day to remember those who have served our country and those who gave us the ultimate sacrifice.  Here is a good quote by the speaker Dennis Waitley, “My name is unimportant; it isn’t even known. My face is unfamiliar; it is never shown. I live only in the hearts of family and my fellow men. Remembered mostly once each year, then forgotten once again. But I feel no sorrow or loss of faith, and my values endure and sustain. For I am the Unknown Soldier, whose life was not in vain.”

Being the father of 2 young children, I understand more than ever the desire to preserve our way of life.  I want my kids to have the same opportunities that I had, and I want them to grow up in a world that is free.  There is a lot of turmoil in the world today, but thanks to our fighting men and women, we will be able to give my children the ability to become whatever they desire. 

Take a moment to impress upon your own children (and yourself) the importance  and nobility of the sacrifice of others.  Each of us needs all of us, and all of us needs each of us to do the right thing and take a stand for goodness.