It's not the first such wish I have seen, though most are generated by advertising departments trying to lure me into a bargain at a Memorial Day Sale.
They're missing the point.
Picnics are nice. Swimming is nice. Department-store sales are nice. But they're not what Memorial Day is all about.
On Memorial Day, take a little time to bring your children to a military cemetery (above: Beverly National Cemetery in New Jersey, near our home). Tell them that everyone who is buried here died in a war, or was a veteran or spouse of one. Let them look down the long rows of uniform white stones and see how many heroes we remember on this holiday.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
(And thanks again to Dan at Faithmouse for the cartoon above.)
2 comments:
Thank you for posting this Barb.
Yes, thank you Barb for all you do.
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