Monday, May 28, 2012

Last thought

Last thought on Memorial Day. 

In the United States, each May we recognize and remember those that have given their lives for freedom.  The millions of men and women who have fought for their belief in freedom.  I recognize from my own experience there are people that will only be stopped by violence.  They leave no other option.  People that would like peace can not comprehend their hell bent desire to oppress others and take what is not theirs.  Those that fought in the military forces to protect freedom and country deserve our respect.  There are a group of unsung heroes that rarely get the lime light.  These valiant heroes didn't wear a uniform.  Most people will never know their names.  They are those civilians that fight for freedom, too.  People like Corrie Ten Boom's father.  He chose to die in a concentration camp rather than stop helping Jews to freedom.  He wasn't a Jew himself.  He simply told the Nazi's that he would not stop helping those in need.  His decision cost him his life.  Irena's children will always know her as the person that smuggled them out of Warsaw.  There are stories brought back by soldiers of brave individuals that helped them, hid them, or gave them food.  Underground movements that fought back.  Nameless, faceless people that are buried in every country seeking freedom.  Each choosing to protect the innocent and freedom.  Many paying with their lives.  I wish at the end of this Memorial Day to express my gratitude to every man or woman that chooses freedom over comfort and liberty over safety.

Thank you.