This must be an
emotionally raw and sad Memorial Day for the new families who have lost loved
ones in war.
The red of our flag is a
little redder this year for so many new young ones have crossed the battle
threshold in service to country and too humanity.
The Blue of our flag is
little bluer this year for each death in combat spreads a painful ache across
the communities of America as family and friends mourn their warriors and bury
the dead with bugle calls and salutes.
The White of our flag is
a little brighter this year for these deaths were not in pursuit of tribute or
territory, but bathed in the purity of securing liberty and sharing the
brightness of expanding freedom.
And on this day of
honor and remembrance, we add new stars to the millions of others who have gone
before in old wars and ancient battles. Their great sacrifice, individually and
collectively, will eternally rest with honor among the fifty visible stars on
our flag as it waves proudly and solemnly to acknowledge the greatest sacrifice
of all.
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