Memorial Day And The Real American Idol!
May 25th is Memorial Day, a day in which Americans from all races, all religions, all cultures come together as a nation united to honor those brave men and women who have served in the military. I am a veteran who served in the United States Navy and served a tour of duty in Vietnam, a war in which politicians lied, anti-war protesters rioted and most unfortunate, Americans that turned their backs on those who returned. Over 5,800 men and women never returned home. They never returned home to their families. They never returned home to enjoy the exact freedoms that they fought for. In their honor, a large black granite wall exists with theirs names inscribed. Names of hundreds who were held as Prisoners of War,or Missing in Action. Names of those who this Country forgot. Names of those who this Country failed.The American serviceman goes where he or she is told. They live in primitive conditions, receive little or no sleep, and have to react to the most serious of conditions at a moments notice, if even that long. The American serviceman fights to defend the freedoms that we have the privilege of living in. They sacrifice of themselves in order to keep us free and safe. Like members of the militarises from centuries ago, many of these men and women will once again not return home. They will give the ultimate sacrifice because they were keeping America free and their deaths should not, and will not be forgotten. Take a moment and pray for them. Take a moment away from your free time and say a prayer for them as they cope with the loneliness, fear, fatigue, the violence of war, and being away from their loved one. Pray for their families to be comforted as they receive the news of yet another hero has died. Pray for America and its leaders to take the stand to defend this great and mighty Country. Pray that America never again forgets, for these are the true "American Idols."
Written by Tim Mehl
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