Remembering the Day

This was something I posted on another site back on Veteran's day. I know its not a specific holiday, but I thought it was worth a repost. And thats kind of the point of the message. To not forget those fighting for us on your ordinary day. Please take the time to read below, and to remember all of those who are putting their lives on the line for us.

REMEMBERING THE DAY

So many people get caught up in day to day activities, in the chaos of their own lives, in trivial and insignificant worries. We get caught up in these things and we forget to recognize the day and pay tribute to those who have given their lives, are continuing to fight, and die so that we can be free to get wrapped up in our own lives.Many Americans have no idea what war is really about. Have never really been touched by it. Have never had a family member or a friend who has been part of a war, whether current or past. They hear about it on the radio, see it on the tv, read books about it, but never truly know what its about. And then there are those of us who live with it every day. Have loved ones currently fighting overseas, have attended the funeral of fallen soldier, who sit anxiously awaiting the day they’ll have to see their soldier walk away to do his/her job. On days like today, Veteran’s Day, many people stop and pay tribute. Even if its just for a second, they stop and remember these soldiers. But is it enough? Shouldn’t we take the time to remember them every day? To say a prayer for them, for their families. So this is my reminder, and my prayer. To those who have lost a loved one, who have loved ones currently fighting, and to those waiting on the day they are called to duty…..thank you for your service. It is only through you that we can live and know what freedom is. God Bless Below is a link to a tribute put together by my friend Nicole. I thought it only fitting to post this for others to view. Please take a second and stop to remember what this day is about.