Monday is Memorial Day. It was originally called Decoration Day since it arose initially as a time to place flowers or flags on the graves of those who gave their lives for this country in the armed forces. Now, rather than being a celebration to honor these gallant men and women, Memorial Day is mostly a celebration of the start of Summer. That's nothing new, of course, When I was growing up, my extended family had a picnic in the park every year on Memorial Day. I got to see cousins who I rarely saw the rest of the year. It was great fun and I remember those picnics fondly.
Nevertheless, it's worth remembering this year that (using the cliché) our freedom has not been free. There may be hordes of those on the left who scoff at America's history and call it racist or worse. Still, none of those leftists would be here able to say such hurtful nonsense if it weren't for all these people who gave their lives to preserve it. We need to take at least part of the day to remember them and their magnificent sacrifice.
Nevertheless, it's worth remembering this year that (using the cliché) our freedom has not been free. There may be hordes of those on the left who scoff at America's history and call it racist or worse. Still, none of those leftists would be here able to say such hurtful nonsense if it weren't for all these people who gave their lives to preserve it. We need to take at least part of the day to remember them and their magnificent sacrifice.
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