It's the last day of the three-day holiday weekend. The Los Angeles Marathon is being run today (first time away from its previous March date)--and one better be aware of where not to drive in the city. We will be heading out to my brother's home in Thousand Oaks for a BBQ in a few hours. But this date represents more than just foot races and family get-togethers. It's Memorial Day. And the L.A. Times had a timely Column One article to mark it. It made me reflect on the number of family members, on my wife's and my side, who've served in the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force currently, or in the past. While this holiday has a varied history (and some controversy), it traditionally honors those who've died in defense of their country. But, I'd like to honor those in harm's way, now. So, on this day my family and I are putting together a care package for a Marine representing two sections in Iraq. We obtained his address going through the Any Soldier web site. It's a small gesture, but a worthy one.
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Monday, May 25, 2009
Memorial Day
It's the last day of the three-day holiday weekend. The Los Angeles Marathon is being run today (first time away from its previous March date)--and one better be aware of where not to drive in the city. We will be heading out to my brother's home in Thousand Oaks for a BBQ in a few hours. But this date represents more than just foot races and family get-togethers. It's Memorial Day. And the L.A. Times had a timely Column One article to mark it. It made me reflect on the number of family members, on my wife's and my side, who've served in the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force currently, or in the past. While this holiday has a varied history (and some controversy), it traditionally honors those who've died in defense of their country. But, I'd like to honor those in harm's way, now. So, on this day my family and I are putting together a care package for a Marine representing two sections in Iraq. We obtained his address going through the Any Soldier web site. It's a small gesture, but a worthy one.
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Good for you, the troops are always appreciative. And deserving.
ReplyDeleteThe kids (along with their mother) prepared a thank you note for the package, too. Thanks, Corey.
ReplyDeleteA good thought, to honor those in harm's way now. I watched a doc on TV the other night about Marines in war and it saddened me. They do what has to be done, most of them with a genuine calling to serve their country and protect American freedoms. I think many of us could learn lessons about service and not self if we study men and women in the military, despite the bad press military culture sometimes gets.
ReplyDeleteCool tip to tell people "where not to drive." LOL.
You bring up a very salient point, VP. Too often, those in the service are taken for granted. Thank you for your comment, Nordette.
ReplyDeleteGood post, you remember our youth when the armed forces wore their uniforms everywhere, then that lost favor and now they are Back Baby! Work at the airport for many years and I appreciate that uniform being out there being seen!
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Thank you Herb & Laura for your comments and sentiments.
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