Memorial Day is off to a fantastic start. The weather is summery and the early, golden light shines across the lush, neatly cut lawn. A robin, a grackle and a sparrow cautiously approach the bits of broken up biscuit I tossed on the grass. The sky is clear and faultless blue. The calm seems unreal. It will be a fine day to work on the garden and go for an ice cream.
And, it being Memorial Day, I take some time to honor those who died in military service and how their sacrifice affected their families. Memorial Day isn’t personal for me. But for many people it’s a reminder of a lost son or daughter, brother or sister, gone in their prime, their lives cut short.
God Bless all who gave their lives serving the country and who’s families still bear the burden.
Thank you and amen.
copyright 2019 Christopher Donahue