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Memorial Day is a time for remembering those who have died in the service of our nation.
This year, unfortunately, there are many to remember!
Of course we remember the casualties of wars past. It is significant that a memorial was dedicated Saturday in Washington D.C. in honor of those who fought so valiantly in World War II. The National World War II Memorial is long overdue.
Foremost, though, our thoughts this year turn to those currently in harm’s way. Our nation is at war. Soldiers are dying in distant lands. In Iraq, alone, more than 600 Americans have made the supreme sacrifice since last Memorial Day.
With gratitude, we remember them.
And we remember their loved ones who undoubtedly find new meaning in the annual tradition of paying tribute to fallen soldiers. For them, especially, it is no longer merely another holiday to be filled with recreation, but a time for reflection and introspection.
For those not so personally touched, KSL hopes the solemn purpose of Memorial Day won’t be overlooked. As well, it is good to remember that thousands remain on the front lines of the war on terrorism. Most sobering is the likelihood some of them will be the subject of our collective remembering next Memorial Day.
