Another year on. Five+ years into yet another foray into failed diplomacy, among other, more sinister things.
Still, this gives us another chance to reflect on something of imminently greater importance than just how many hot dog buns should be picked up at Costco for this year’s “Kickoff to Summer!” barbecue.
What I will reflect upon, instead, is my profound gratitude to the servicepeople who have, during this past year, given everything that was in their power to give.
And their families. Let us never forget those whose lives have been forever changed by that ultimate of sacrifices.
I will observe the 3 PM “Moment of Silence,” and Remembrance, for all those who have lost their lives in service to this country.
Wherever you may be, please do take a moment to remember. We may all espouse the rights, and demands, and particular preclusions of liberty. In the end, they have died for them.
Consider the following to be an addendum to my Memorial Day, 2007 posting; God willing, there will be fewer of these in the future.
The Memorial Day postings will continue, however. It should be our collective privilege to remember.
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U.S. Forces Wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan, to 23 May 2008: 32,076
Coalition Forces Killed in Action in Iraq, Memorial Day 2007 – 23 May 2008: 647
Coalition Forces Killed in Action in Afghanistan, Memorial Day 2007 – 23 May 2008: 220
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