For many Memorial Day will be just another holiday from work, cooking outside with some friends, enjoying an adult beverage or two and bitching about the inconvenience of the day. I have certainly been guilty of that position in my lifetime but this would be another year away from that former position.
I reminded myself of the purpose behind this day and what it means to me. I like many of you, have had loved ones give their lives to service in one form or another. I am eternally grateful for this sacrifice and blessed as a result of it.
Recently I conducted a conversation with a POW of the Vietnam War and this was not the first time we conversed about his experience. However it was the first time I had heard very inmate details of what I would never forgot.
This got me to thinking of an event I had attended before many moons ago. Rolling Thunder®. After a brief thought I made the commitment to return to this event for Memorial Day. I am confident this will be a befitting action on such a day.
Disclaimer: This thread is not intended to be a political thread however patriotism will be displayed. If that offends you get over it!