I don’t know why I’m compelled to write/open a new thread. We have been at our mountain house, and I been watching all the neighbors cooking out and drinking. There was a live band yesterday and lots of people celebrating Memorial Day. It struck me hard this weekend and again today. I know I’m getting older, I realize I see things differently since I retired as a Law Enforcement Officer. I know it’s personal this year as NC just lost another young K9 officer while conducting a traffic stop.
But ITS MEMORIAL DAY !!... not Veterans Day. 4th of July .. or a time of celebration. Yes we have our freedom, but how ?? Those men and women that gave the Ultimate Sacrifice.. I shouldn’t be here posting my thoughts, but I can’t help but to think of all the mothers who lost their children to give me the freedom and liberty’s I have today. All the kids that lost their moms or dads. Sisters that lost brothers I could go on and on.
I went to the concert (live music) yesterday, lots of people all ages sitting around, some dancing. A man and woman walked up and started talking, we don’t know a lot of people here in our community.. The man and woman both looked at me and said “Thank You for your service for they found out I retired after 30 years as a Sheriffs Deputy.” I hear it from folks and it’s a warm feeling knowing how most folks view Law Enforcement
But this weekend and today. It’s been different I so want PEOPLE TO REALIZE WHAT WE HONORING TODAY. I mentioned it to my family and they all looked at me and said “Wow dad, sort of like Thanksgiving and Christmas “ we forget the true meaning of the days we choose to celebrate..
We had hamburgers and hotdogs, cold beer and took part in the festivities. But last night it hit me like a ton of bricks. I got to thinking about all the freedom I have (even to be here, on the Internet, or to have been sleeved). I have times everyday ; weekly , thinking about all my struggles and how bad things can be and how I want so much more.
I’m not a bible thumper , but a God fearing man. I have been blessed beyond belief. But a lot of my blessings have been due to others sacrifices. Today will you honor (celebrate) WHATEVER ... Please think before saying HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY.. I can’t wrap my head around “HAPPY”... maybe it’s just me but Memorial Day is for those who have left us, military, law officers or just family members. Take a moment and remember the ones that we no longer have that have left us with what we have today ..
Sorry I rambled on about something that’s not Sleeved related.... BUT IT IS !!... what we have today is because of what others have afforded us.
Have a GREAT DAY, take a moment to reflect and realize we control where we go from here
Russ
Bookmarks