Memorial Day is an essential reminder to all that throughout America’s history there can be no freedom without the shedding of blood. Memorial Day is intended to be a day of national mourning to honor the memory of our valiant dead who made their bodies a wall between our country and pure evil. All across America volunteers place flags and wreaths at cemeteries in remembrance of fallen heroes. Arlington National Cemetery, our most famous one, is the final resting place for some of our greatest heroes including 300,000 of every American conflict; from the Revolutionary War to Iraq and Afghanistan. Also located there is The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier that is guarded 24hr/day, 365 days per year.
For veterans and the many veterans’ organizations like VFW and American Legion, Memorial Day is more than one day per year. The same holds true in the minds of millions of patriots who love this country and respond daily in support of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice; or are reminded by the tragedy of another flag draped coffin on the news.
