I've been a fan of Story Corps for a while now. So many extraordinary stories are lives by ordinary folks and through this project their stories are recorded in their own words and shared with the public. On Friday NPR featured this one. It shares an angle on soldiers who make the ultimate sacrifice that few of us consider. Apparently, even the military doesn't give it much thought, which makes it all the more sad. On this day, amidst whatever picnicking and relaxing you enjoy, please take time to remember those who gave their lives. May they all rest in peace and may we all work toward a day when no one must make such a sacrifice.
2 comments:
Thank you for this, Michelle. I appreciate the exhortation to remember the day, and just exactly what it is that we honor, and who it is that we keep in memory. Easy to forget, and just relate to the day off. . .
I'm gonna have to listen to the story later, but just the blurb alone is breaking my heart. . .
Oh cripes, my craptop is flipping me the digital digit. Well, as Craig said, the blurb says a lot in itself. I'll have to try from the other computer later.
Even so, you are both right that we should take some time today to remember... that's what the day is about. Remembering.
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