Memorial Day

Memorial Day in the US. An extra day off, or a special day to remember those who gave all. I ran across a link to this speech, and I remember it, but not very well. Well worth the view.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y1CDnbG56I

Peace.

 

Deepest thanks and honour to all fellow Vets, living and dead who served both nation and humanity. Some did so willingly, (the majority of Vietnam Vets were volunteers), others had no choice. All did their part.
I served in a different war and a different country, but the conditions were no less severe. I wish I could say it served some tangible purpose, but it didn't, either. But it did serve on the right to freedom, and the right to life.
I live with physical pain every day from those days. But, like hundreds of thousands of others, the worst pain and scars will never be seen, and can never be shared by anyone apart from the individual concerned.
Some term me a so-called "hero", but the real heroes are the ones that never came back alive, not me.:major

Have a great holiday, folks by all means. But remember, suffering is something we all share in common, and freedom is a fragile privilege. I don't expect anyone who hasn't walked the walk to understand.

~ Peace and happiness to all.

On a lighter note, we're having a long weekend down-under, too, Foundation Day, I think).:hyper