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Memorial Day 2021

May 31, 2021

We’ve recently experienced the temporary loss of some of our freedoms due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.  Let this experience of the loss, be a lesson and reminder, as to just how precious our freedom is.  May it give us a deeper appreciation of freedom.

This year, let it serve as a reminder to be grateful for all of our freedoms which we often take for granted.  So on this Memorial Day, let’s add an extra dose of grateful to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for us.

As we exercise our freedoms, without which we couldn’t enjoy the activities of this day, without which you couldn’t climb your mountain and be you, let us take a moment to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to attain and preserve our precious gift of freedom.  In cherishing their memory, we remember to cherish our freedom.

The fallen understood this:

“Liberty is one of the most precious gifts heaven has bestowed upon man. No treasures the earth contains or the sea conceals can be compared to it. For liberty one can rightfully risk one’s life”. —Don Quixote

“When you know what you are willing to die for, then you will know what to live for”. — Jewish saying

Certainly something to be grateful for

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14 Comments leave one →
  1. aquazeta1's avatar
    Aqua permalink
    June 11, 2021 11:33 am

    I couldn’t agree more. Thanks for reminding us of what’s most important to celebrate during this significant holiday.

  2. bprcomm121's avatar
    Betsy L permalink
    May 31, 2021 10:43 pm

    Hi Fred, always appreciate your perspective. Agree, we must be grateful for ALL those that sacrificed their lives for the greater good.
    Many blessings,
    Betsy

  3. Peter's avatar
    Peter permalink
    May 31, 2021 5:06 pm

    Truth
    Peter

  4. joycevandenbergporter's avatar
    May 31, 2021 3:41 pm

    Fred, what a great perspective. Thanks!-Joyce

  5. Alison K's avatar
    Alison K permalink
    May 31, 2021 1:38 pm

    Beautiful, and thanks Fred for always bringing a positive message and one of gratitude – no matter how hard one’s challenges gratitude is finding the lessons within the challenge.
    Alison

  6. Cindy M's avatar
    Cindy M permalink
    May 31, 2021 8:23 am

    Thanks for this message. It’s good to be reminded to be grateful and pay homage to those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Miss spinning and your great music !!

    • Fred Fox's avatar
      Fred Fox permalink*
      May 31, 2021 8:34 am

      Thank You Cindy
      I miss you and it too

  7. Lynda's avatar
    Lynda permalink
    May 31, 2021 8:16 am

    Thank you for this inspiring message Fred! A day to remember those courageous men and women who fought and died for our freedom. My father was born on this day and proudly served in World War II, so this day holds a special, personal meaning. Thanks to those who continue to serve so we may enjoy our precious freedom!

    • Fred Fox's avatar
      Fred Fox permalink*
      May 31, 2021 8:33 am

      Wow! This is indeed a double special day for you!
      Thank You Lynda

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