This Monday, May 27, 2013, is being celebrated as Memorial Day.
The holiday was originally called, 'Decoration Day,' for it was used primarily for the placing of flowers and flags upon the graves of those who had fallen in the nation's battles. The observance that began in the state of Illinois in the late 1800s has become national.
May everyone who cherishes freedom take the time to extend thanks to the veteran who has served, to the military who are serving and to the Lord who has used their sacrifices to maintain our liberties.
May we bow before His throne in sincere gratitude for the lives that have been given for our freedom. As the saying goes, "Jesus has died for our eternal freedom, and the soldier has sacrificed himself for our political freedom."
Today is a day to celebrate freedom--the great gift we've been given.
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