Memorial Day! Remember!

Memorial Day is again upon us. A day to remember our brave men and women in uniform who have sacrificed so much for this great country of ours. A day to remember their unselfish acts of heroism and duty. Yesterday I was privileged to attend a Military Service for a great family friend at one of our National Cemetery's and I must say it was more moving than I could have ever imagined. Feel this POPULACE! A beautiful sunny day with a sea breeze cooling family and friends in attendance as they overlook a sea and city skyline. The American flag is unfolded and draped over the American hero by two of Americas finest then refolded and presented to the surviving family member. The sound of taps fills the air where 100,000 men and women some as young as 17 lay, 37 of which are Medal of Honor recipients, flags flowing over every grave site. Silence falls as men and women visiting their loved ones stop to place their hand over their heart to pay their respect to the American hero who is being honored and laid to rest. The sound of taps ends yet the silence remains. The feeling is beyond explanation. The honor, care, and respect given to our American Flag as it was unfolded then folded was stirring to say the least. And the presentation of the flag to the surviving family member shook me to the core as the voice of honor flowed from the lips of the military presenter as he knelt on one knee to present the American flag giving thanks on behalf of America for her fathers service. The sense of respect given not only to this hero but to our country would have given anyone a feeling of pride and honor for this great country of ours. We are truly blessed to be living in America POPULACE! There is no greater place on Gods earth than America. If this sounds patriotic it is. Why anyone would disrespect these men and women and our country is beyond my comprehension. These great heroes take such pride in who they are and who they represent it is absolutely amazing. You can feel their pride. I am thankful for their service and for keeping our country safe. And today I thanked two of them personally. You should thank them too POPULACE!

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Carl O