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Friday, May 28, 2010

Memorial Day: Remembering the Price of Liberty

Jean Sexton writes:

It’s the end of May and that means it is a three-day weekend! We hear and make plans for going to the beach and having cookouts and shopping at the big sales and sleeping late and spending time with family. However, do we remember the reason for this holiday?

While Memorial Day first began to be observed after the Civil War following World War I it expanded to include remembrance of all who died in defense of this country. Memorial Day was not officially created as a federal holiday until 1967.

But why should we continue to keep observing Memorial Day? It is to remember that the price of liberty is the lives of people willing to stand for their beliefs. The cost of freedom is never free, but is paid in the blood of those willing to defend it.

The fallen no doubt would rejoice that we are carrying on with our lives, carefree and happy. After all, that is what they died defending: our life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. However, let us honor those who died in our defense by remembering them. Take a moment to pause and think of those who made it possible for you to celebrate.