Posted by Kevin

If you’re like most Americans, you look forward to Memorial Day each year because it’s the first holiday where we usually have great weather for cookouts, swimming, boating, camping, etc. The food is always delicious, and we all get an extra day added on to our weekend. But that’s not the real reason to be happy and thankful on Memorial Day.

Memorial Day was first established by General John A. Logan in Pennsylvania to commemorate and honor those who perished fighting in the Union army during the American Civil War. It was later expanded to honor all U.S. men and women who were killed during any war or military action. Although there is no concrete number, there have been approximately 1,008,203 American combat/military casualties dating back to the Revolutionary War.

Memorial Day should be a time that we remember and honor those who have fallen protecting our freedom and our country.  It is because of their sacrifice that we can enjoy our burgers, brats and BBQ on the last Monday of May.  We often take our freedom for granted and do not realize what it has taken to maintain it all these years.  Please take a few moments to watch the two videos below.  These soldiers have given their life. You can give 10 minutes to stop your busy life and remember them and their sacrifice they made for you.