remembrance Archives - Flannel with Faith

“Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.”
Abraham Lincoln

It’s Veteran’s Day and I’m aware of the sacrifices of countless humans. The absence of a family member(s) who serves constantly lingers in my soul. I’ve not experienced a loss, but I’m aware of the unimaginable pain.

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.”
President Franklin D. Roosevelt

“I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its stupidity.” General Dwight D. Eisenhower

I’m aware that more than a million military personnel died in the US armed forces since the Revolutionary War. There are also over a million people actively serving now. As for those who have or are serving, the number has decreased in the last 30 years. Sadly, many deaths have also been due to accidents, illness, and suicides. Awareness can be agony. It can create authentic appreciation or sadly, apathy. I honor all serving and those who’ve sacrificed through service. Those who served in our deadliest conflict are rapidly decreasing. Can we be aware of and appreciate their selfless sacrifice?

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
John F. Kennedy

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” Ronald Reagan

Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” Billy Graham