I always thought that Memorial Day started to honor the veterans of WWI. Turns out, at least per Wikipedia, that it actually started as Decoration Day after the Civil War. Though it often is considered the harbinger of summer (around here, it really tends to be a false-start for summer, but I digress), it’s function is to remind us of those who died in military service. We aren’t so fond of anything hinting at moroseness, but there really is value in considering the costs born for our way of life. Many have paid the ultimate price for us. That should give us pause. Let’s not take it for granted. Let’s not forget. And let’s remember those who willing serve and not put them in harms way mindlessly.
