Memorial Day Thoughts 2015

On Monday, once again, we celebrate Memorial Day.  On this federal holiday we pause to remember the men and women of our armed forces who died while serving our country.  Please take some time to honor the thousands of men and women who gave their lives over the past 239 years to defend our country and our way of life.  We owe them so much!

The world continues to be a very dangerous place.  Although the old Soviet Union is gone, Vladimir Putin of Russia has annexed portions of Ukraine, has his eye on further annexation in Europe and has resumed aggressive military actions throughout the world.  Korea and China are encouraged toward aggressive action due to a weakened US presence in the world.  The Islamic State and Islamic extremists are engulfing the world and threaten terrorism within our own boarders.  As a result, our military men and women continue to put themselves harms way throughout the world, defending our freedom, our Constitution and our way of life.

It is befitting, therefore, on Memorial Day that we also remember the thousands of men and women who have served and continue to serve in our armed forces.  Many have returned with injuries, and thousands more are returning to civilian life after serving their country.

This Memorial Day take a moment to remember those that gave their lives, and thank the current members of our military and our veterans.  Attend a Memorial Day celebration in your community.  Then, do something to help.  Offer a job to a vet, volunteer your time or donate to one of the many organizations that help our military and our veterans.  The Disabled American Veterans and Wounded Warrior Project are just two organizations that make a difference.

Once again, this year, I am including my most popular YouTube video, the Warrior Song Tribute for your Memorial Day entertainment.  It has been viewed over 180,000 times in 179 countries worldwide.

Wishing all my viewers a great Memorial Day weekend.  God Bless America and our Veterans!