Memorial Day Weekend 2017
I am asked almost every Memorial Day to re-post “A Soldier’s Prayer”. Another Memorial Day weekend is once again here and the country stops for a time to honor our men and women whose sacrifices to keep our way of living balanced with the threats of a hostile world around us. The media is so screwed up in reporting things so this photo really shows their priorities. Memorial Day is not about the BBQ's or gatherings of friends; it is about the "Fallen" who gave the ultimate sacrifice, signed the check in blood for our freedoms we have today. Those still serving should also be remembered but this weekend and day is for remembrance of those who are no longer with us. Memorial Day has its origins from Americas Civil War starting in 1868. I was given this prayer by my friend Max Cleland so many years ago as I flew him around Georgia while he was campaigning for Secretary of State. I have it on the wall of my office and read it each day. I have a constant