MEMORIAL DAY

[GRUMPS The Towman]

I felt the need to post this because of what I have seen over the years. 

If you were to ask a group of teens or younger kids today what Memorial day is and what it stands for you might get 2 that actually understand its meaning...

Memorial day is a special day for many. A important day for people like me and thousands of others. It is not just a day for BBQ's and beers or day off from school / work and sales at the local shopping mall or car dealership... Sadly, It is known more as the "unofficial start of summer" Than what it really is... A day to remember the Men and women who laid their lives upon the altar of sacrifice for the Very freedoms we have. The free opportunity to have those BBQ"S and beers, The day off of your obligations, Those killer sales at the mall... 

Whether you are a military family or not, Please take a moment today to say a prayer or even just give a thought to these lost heroes of freedom. Many of which have never even been brought home from the distant battle fields in which they fell.

Remind your youngsters what this day really is and why we have it.