American flag flying in the wind
This day, once it is, complete will kick off a three-day weekend. Everyone deserves the promise of time off to honor those who gave so much. As I sit and think about what Memorial Day means to me, I get a profound feeling of gratitude for those who gave their lives that I might be able to live my life in peace. There is nothing I can do to repay their gift other than to pause and remember how dear the sacrifice. So I shall. Today’s JohnKu is a memorial.
Too Soon by John W. Howell © 2018
Too soon came the call,
For you to offer yourself. . .
To protect our life.
Enjoy the weekend.
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Always feels a bit weird saying happy Memorial Day. Feels like this should be a more somber weekend instead of a party time.
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Charles, I agree that “Happy” is not the word to use. I often say to have a respectful Memorial Day or remember on Memorial Day.
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Good ones. I’ll have to remember those. Thanks.
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No problem.
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Thanks, GP.
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I agree, Charles. Thanks
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It’s always important we remember the sacrifices made on our behalf by others. In some cases the ultimate sacrifice. I hope though that we never again need the the reason to thank a new batch who have to make that sacrifice. Enough is enough. The killing should stop on all sides.
Hugs
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One can only hope. We are a violent species, Dave.
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Wonderful JohnKu! God bless our military and their families.
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We owe them a lot. Thanks, Jill.
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Beautiful JohnKu! They have sacrificed so much for us, for our country. Thank you, John.
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Thank you, Gwen. You are so right. 🙂
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Beautifully said, John. Never to be forgotten. 🙂
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Let’s hope so, Natalie. Thanks. And and thanks for you and your husbands service as well.
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The call may have come too soon, but they all answered the call.
Very nice, John. Have a great weekend.
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So true, Dan. Thanks.
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Thank you for that, John. A powerful message we should never forget.
Wishing you a blessed weekend.
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You as well, Mae.
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Beautiful, John. A fitting, poignant tribute.
Have a great weekend.
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Thank you, Staci.
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Well said. Let’s celebrate the freedoms those brave folks sacrificed themselves for and thank them as we do so. Happy Memorial Day Weekend, John.
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Well said, Phillip. 😀
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Thank you, John, for the reminder. Most are happy to have the day off. Respect for those who have fought and died for our freedoms.
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Thank you, Susan.
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John, that is purely beautiful. It gave me goosebumps.
I hope the party-goers on the beach don’t interfere with your holiday. Hugs.
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Thank you, Teagan. The party goers are always a pain. Hugs
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A blessed Memorial Day to you and yours, John. Most appropriate to remember their sacrifices.
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Thank you, Debbie
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Amen to all! ♥♥♥
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Thank you, Billy Ray.
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Reblogged this on Musings on Life & Experience and commented:
Remembrance.
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Thank you, Suzanne.
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You’re most welcome, John. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Well said John. We do need to pause and be grateful for what we were given.
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Thank you, Denise.
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Great Johnku John. On this side of the pond we are eternally grateful to the US servicemen who died beside our own.
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We as well.
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It’s so easy to go about our daily lives forgetting why we can. I was lucky to have heard the stories from my great-uncle and his time served during World War Two. I never forgot those stories nor did I forget the tears in his eyes when he said to much. He had an imaginary line that he knew he shouldn’t cross but sometimes he did.
It’s a special day and sometimes we need to stop and remind ourselves of that.
Thank you.
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Very nicely said, Bryan. Thank you for sharing.
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Well said, John. Amen.
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Thanks, Jennie.
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You’re welcome, John.
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A wonderful tribute to the best of the best.
Happy Memorial Day weekend!
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Well said John! Hope you have a lovely week-end!
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You as well, Deborah.
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Thanks John! 😀
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Thank you, John. It is a day on which to remember!
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Thank you Noelle.
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