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Just Another Three Day Weekend

This time last year, I had not experienced what it was like to have a loved one in the military during Memorial Day, the day in which America remembers and honors those who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Before now, Memorial Day just seemed like a good excuse to have a three day weekend, and to some it still may.

For me, Memorial Day represents my biggest fear that one day he may not come home.

This  Memorial Day I am fortunate enough to be with him as he has been on leave for the past 10 days. Unfortunately, he leaves tomorrow morning to return back to his base in South Carolina for an unknown amount of time. I don’t know when I’ll be able to see him again and because of that, I always make sure to tell him how proud I am for committing himself to this country.

How You Can Show Your Appreciation

Labor Day and Memorial Day should not be the only two days we take out of the year to remember and thank those who have fought for our freedom and safety. We should be thanking these individuals every single day and always remember not only their sacrifice but the sacrifices made by their families. As an individual who has come to understand just how hard it can be to have a loved one in military, don’t forget about the families who stood behind these soldiers and supported them everyday. A country may have lost a soldier, but a family lost their son, daughter, brother, sister, mom, or dad. Always keep these brave soldiers in your prayers so that they may return home safely and reunite with their loved ones.

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