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But an important distiction needs to be made as Ken taught me a year or 2 ago. Memorial Day is reserved for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
This is so true. Memorial Day was original intended as a tribute for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Many of us who serve or have served, have made sacrifices in our lives as the price of service. For some it's personal, others mental, and for others it's physical. There are many reasons we serve, some simple and others more complex, but the one thing true in all cases, is that we served. This country has survived as long as it has due to the sacrifices of it's military members. I want to take this time to say 'Thanks' to those who came before me, those with me and a optimistic 'Welcome to a unique brotherhood' to those who will come after me. But especially a 'We are grateful for the sacrifice your family has made' to the families who have lost someone. Our thanks can never replace the loss of a loved one, but be assured that as long as The United States lives, that sacrifice will not be forgotten.