Sunday, May 28, 2006

The last full measure of devotion

On this Memorial Day weekend, as we enjoy time away from work, spending it with our families and friends and/or in various pursuits, I'd like you all to take a moment to reflect on the real meaning of this particular holiday, where we honor those who have served in the military, and have paid the ultimate price for the freedoms we all enjoy, and all too often take for granted.

To help you do this, I'd like to point you to a
very moving profile written by Alex Leary, a staff writer for the St. Petersburg Times, of one young man, Sgt. Paul R. Smith, who was awarded this nations highest award for valor in combat - the Congressional Medal of Honor - which he received posthumously, for actions in the Iraq War. The Medal was presented to his young son by President Bush on April 4th, 2005. The description of the action in which Sgt. Smith gave his life was pulled together by Mr. Leary through interviews with the men in Sgt. Smith's platoon.

This Memorial Day, please take a moment to reflect on, and gives thanks to, those who have paid for our freedom with their blood.


(Thanks, Supe.)

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

We're all just messengers helping folks remember the right heroes.

Thanks for helping.