Ponder Place

Memorial Day is a day that we have set aside to honor those past. Those who gave their life fighting for their beliefs.

These are people we may not personally feel close to. But they are close to us. It is their sacrifice that allows each of us the privileges and joy of choosing our own way in life.

We look forward in life to our education, our careers, our homes, our families.

These luxuries are available to you through the sacrifice of those before you. Specifically, men and women of the armed forces. Whose efforts to bring these things to you cost them their lives.

We should not feel guilt for their loss. This would rob them of their sacrifice. We should be humbled. And in this, we should remember who we are. And remember that these privileges we bask in every day are not ours. But they are a gift given to us by a culmination of those past; who are unable to share them with us.

This Memorial Day be happy. While you attend your BBQ’s and gatherings with family and friends. Remember those great people before us who selflessly gave their lives. Keep them in your hearts and minds, in this you can share with them the joys they have enabled you.