Memorial Day is the one so-called "holiday" that I really don't know what to do with. I stopped wishing people "Happy Memorial Day" years ago. I feel like a day to recognize those who have given their lives for our freedom, is of inestimable value, but it isn't 'happy.' Not for those who are left behind.
I served during peacetime and, save for a turn in security forces due to a need on my base, did not carry a weapon or face much in the way of danger—save for the odd rattlesnake or black widow at one of our sites.
To the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, I salute you as well as the fallen. Thank you.
Memorial day has never impacted me like this one has. I’ve always kind-of ignored the holiday not because I didn’t feel it important, more because I didn’t fully understand it.
Your story helped changed that and give meaning where I couldn’t find it.
My partner shared a story (and a photo) of a soldier he served with in Iraq telling me…”He always had the best stories. Was always doing the wildest things” … the soldier lost his life after serving. His internal wounds were too much and took him from this world.
But in honor of the impact he had on my partner, I wanted to share the small amount I know.
Indeed Memorial Day seems like a holiday only in the sense of the word being derived from Holy or High day; that being said it is certainly not festive in a traditional sense.
Memorial Day is the one so-called "holiday" that I really don't know what to do with. I stopped wishing people "Happy Memorial Day" years ago. I feel like a day to recognize those who have given their lives for our freedom, is of inestimable value, but it isn't 'happy.' Not for those who are left behind.
I served during peacetime and, save for a turn in security forces due to a need on my base, did not carry a weapon or face much in the way of danger—save for the odd rattlesnake or black widow at one of our sites.
To the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, I salute you as well as the fallen. Thank you.
Memorial day has never impacted me like this one has. I’ve always kind-of ignored the holiday not because I didn’t feel it important, more because I didn’t fully understand it.
Your story helped changed that and give meaning where I couldn’t find it.
My partner shared a story (and a photo) of a soldier he served with in Iraq telling me…”He always had the best stories. Was always doing the wildest things” … the soldier lost his life after serving. His internal wounds were too much and took him from this world.
But in honor of the impact he had on my partner, I wanted to share the small amount I know.
Thank you so much for sharing that. This maybe one of the kindest comments I've ever received.
The cyclical nature of human relationships means I've now been blessed by your partner's friend's life. 🩷
This is beautiful...so well written!
Thank you so much! I definitely left my heart on the page for this one.
It's so beautiful!! I love your writing style!
I appreciate that insight.
Indeed Memorial Day seems like a holiday only in the sense of the word being derived from Holy or High day; that being said it is certainly not festive in a traditional sense.