This is my Memorial Day Tribute to all who have served, sacrificed and died that I and my family may enjoy, freedom, safety and prosperity. To my father, step-father, and all my uncles who served in WWII. To my grandfather who served in WWI. To my cousin who served in Nam. To my brother-in-law who served in peace time. To my young cousin who was a Navy Seal. To Pete's cousin's son, Cody, who is serving now near Mosul. Thank you.
To all who are celebrating on this Holiday, I ask you to remember this is more than just another day off from work. This is a time to reflect, honor and grieve for those who offered the supreme sacrifice for us. No man has greater love than to lay down his life for a brother. 
Whatever, where ever, however you observe this day, do it with respect. Do it safely. And may God bless you!
Let us all, who know the Lord, do our part to safeguard, protect and heal our land. To support our troops and defend our shores. "Gather together and pray, you shameless nation, while there is still time - before judgement begins, and your opportunity is blown away like chaff; before the fierce anger of the Lord falls and the terrible day of his wrath begins. Beg him to save you, all who are humble - all who have tried to obey. Walk humbly and do what is right, perhaps even yet the Lord will protect you from his wrath in that day of doom. " Zephaniah 2:1-3 TLB
"Don't fear anything except the Lord of the armies of Heaven! If you fear him, you need fear nothing else. He will be your safety; ..." Isaiah 8:13-14a TLB
Another good entry Babara. I join you in giving thanks to everyone who has sacrificed their lives for us and to all who is serving in our armed forces so that America can remain free. Hope the rest of your weekend is a good one. Congrats to your daughter for her good grades. Helen
ReplyDeletemy first time to your journal AND I will say wow I really enjoyed it. I too put some memorial stuff in my journal it is called life at our house sorry I could not send a link I do not know how it is a public journal if you would like to read it if you know how to acces it please do and leave me a commet God bless you kelley
ReplyDeleteOh, wonderful... I love the quotes!!! Very great tribute...and I pray and honor all of your many family and friends that have or is serving...:)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute. I had a Grandfather and several Uncles in WW1, Father and many cousins and uncles in WW2. We do not have Memorial Day over here. We remember our fallen on November 11th. We do not have anything to honour troops who are still serving which is a shame. We lost another British soldier in Iraq today. God bless him and the Lord be with his poor family.
ReplyDeleteVery well said.
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wonderfull I enjoyed your entry ..it is so nice to see people with heart.
ReplyDeletethanks for comming by mine sorry it wouldnt let you leave a comment not sure why !
Touching entry and graphics. Paula
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