today, we remember

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

– John 15:13

I have a very strong military background, I can pretty much trace at least one male in every generation that has served.

I was raised to respect each and every soldier for their sacrifice.

Song reference! (I sang this during a ribbon cutting ceremony for a memorial years ago)

I knew a man called him Sandy Kane, few folks even knew his name

But a hero yes was he

He left a boy came back a man, still many just don't understand

About the reasons we are free

I can't forget the look in his eyes or the tears he cried

As he said these words to me

All gave some, some gave all

Some stood through for the red white and blue

And some had to fall

And if you ever think of me, think of all your liberties

And recall, some gave all

Now Sandy Kane is no longer here, but his words are oh so clear

As they echo throughout our land

For all his friends who gave us all, who stood the ground and took the fall

To help their fellow man

Love your country, live with pride and don't forget those who died

America can't you see

All gave some, some gave all

Some stood through for the red white and blue

And some had to fall

And if you ever think of me, think of all your liberties

And recall, some gave all

This Memorial Day let us remember the men and women who have laid down their lives for us through their service for our country.

Because of these incredible people, I have the freedom to send this email, write this blog every day.

To my friends and family who served or are currently serving, thank you, I love you.

We should also realize that every sacrifice points to the greatest sacrifice made for all of mankind—Jesus Christ.

Our friends and family who laid down their lives created the freedom that we have as a nation; Jesus Christ laid down his life so that we could have freedom in our heart.

Have a blessed day!