Memorial Day – Final Salute
This day, Memorial Day, is set aside not as a reason for BBQ’s and anticipating summer’s arrival, but rather to remember and honor those brave men and women who have fallen in the line of duty. Service in our military has been completely voluntary since the Vietnam War ended. That means all those who have died since then are soldiers who have chosen to go into battle.
“Never leave a Marine behind.” The tradition began in 1775, and continues today via officers like Marine Colonel Steve Beck, whose job it is to notify the families of the loss of a loved one. Read more
