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| Memorial Day-Teach the Next Generation |
Memorial Day—it’s more than a day off from work, more than grilling delicious food, and more than sashaying in the days of summer.
Originally, the holiday commemorated those soldiers who died during the Civil War. Over time, it has developed into a day of remembering every person who has served in the military and given the ultimate sacrifice.
Memorial Day is also an excellent opportunity to teach the next generation about:
courage, and respect, hard work and perseverance,
preserving peace when possible and fighting for what is right, when necessary.
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| Preserving peace when possible-- fighting for what is right when necessary. |
One way to appreciate these men and women is to hear their stories through books, lectures, letters, and films.
Another approach is talking with the veterans who did survive; gleaning wisdom from them while we still can.
One thing is for certain—we must pass on to our children our sense of gratitude to those who fought and died to protect our way of life.
We can’t rightly do that to those who are no longer with us. But, we can teach our children to appreciate those currently serving in the military and our retired veterans.
Teach the next generation to honor them with:
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| Say Thank You |
a firm handshake of gratitude,
attentive eye contact,
whether the person is standing, or in a wheelchair,
and somehow, either in word or deed,
say thank you.
By God’s sovereignty, what our military has done, and continues to do, is one reason we are able to
enjoy that day off,
grill delicious food,
and sashay in the days of summer.
God bless our military, our veterans, and especially the families of those whose loved ones gave their all.
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