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Memorial Day: Remembering the Fallen
I feel like as a nation, we’ve become pretty numb to the true meaning of Memorial Day. It’s not just a holiday that the kids get out of school for, or a holiday that gets us a long weekend away from work. But, in fact, Memorial Day is a day designated to remember the fallen service men and women of our country. Yes, it is fun to plan barbeques and get-togethers where we gather with friends and family for three days. But are we missing the true meaning of this national holiday? When I was young, my entire family would plan a weekend of remembrance for Memorial Day. …