Just sent to me from a good friend of mine, had to share it with you...

"MEMORIAL DAY..........

( More than just a day off work )

M is for the memory we have of those who put their lives on the
line to give us the freedom and privilege of living in this
blessed nation....

E is for the enduring gratitude we have for the sacrifices these
men and women make for those who stayed at home....

M is for the merit we recognize in those who serve our nation
when such service comes at such a high price....

O is for the obedience we honor when those in uniform follow
orders that may, and many times do, cost them their lives....

R is for the reverence we give to the thoughts we have on this
day, or any day, when we remember those who give so much....

I is for the integrity we salute when those in uniform stand up
for all of us even when some of us do not stand up for them....

A is for the allegiance we have to the nation that these brave
warriors fight and die for....

L is for the love that goes with those who are in harms way, and
who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for you and me...."

Offered respectfully by,
W. Larry Chapman, Jr.
Capt. USMC - Vietnam Era

A heartfelt thanks to all, my brothers and sisters past, and present, in harms way, for the right to be free...

~Gunny

I have the blessing of having 90% of my closest friends being current service, so I get the pleasure of talking with them daily and helping them out in anything that they need.

I also have the pleasure of spending my memorial day weekend at the Indianapolis Speedway for the race. Its a great feeling to see that the IndyCar series places such an emphasis on the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines by letting them march around the track, and participate in the opening ceremonies and everyone there (apx 500,000) are extremely kind and generous in their warmth and welcome to those of our armed forces.

Jeff