Remembering the Fallen: Fighting for Our Freedoms
Many Americans never had a family member defend, serve or die for this country. Let’s be reminded of what Memorial Day stands for:
It’s the soldier, not the reporter, who has given you freedom of press. It’s the solider, not the poet, who has given you freedom of speech.
It’s the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given you freedom to demonstrate.
It’s the soldier who allows protesters to burn the American flag.
He has given you everything, asked for nothing and should get some respect. Michael Starro Yonkers
In 1945, a young veteran returned from the war in Europe with poignant memories of his young friends who had died.
But then he met and saw the bereaved parents of these young boys.
They were the true heroes of World War II.
On this Memorial Day, I remember the anguish, the sadness and the heartbreak of the wonderful mothers and fathers who lost their sons during the war.
On this beautiful Memorial Day, as a World War II veteran who served in the 459th Bomber Group, I salute the wonderful mothers and fathers who lost their sons in that terrible war.
They will never be forgotten. Frank Lucianna Hackensack , NJ
Let’s all honor Memorial Day — a day for remembering the servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their life for this country.
The real heroes are the ones who didn’t come back. The holiday originated after the Civil War to commemorate the soldiers who died.
By the 20th century, the holiday has been extended to honor all Americans who died while in the military service.
As the holiday typically marks the start of the summer season, celebrated at beaches, barbecues or parks, please pause and take a moment during the day to remember the real meaning of the holiday.
When you wave that American flag at your Memorial Day parade remember why you have freedom today. Freedom is not free. Robert Davniero Lindenhurst
Memorial Day is an important and meaningful holiday.
We may look at it as just a day off from work or school, but there’s so much more to it. It reminds us of all the men and women fighting for our freedoms.
For members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, Memorial Day will always fall close to one of the darkest days in the history of Ahmadiyyat.
On May 28, 2010, more than 80 Ahmadis in Pakistan were brutally killed for nothing more than practicing the religion they believe in.
This Memorial Day, let’s send a prayer or maybe even a thank you to any serviceman or woman who helps prevent brutal persecution in this great country we love. Ahmed Malik Denton, Texas
Many Americans take for granted the many freedoms and liberties, we enjoy every day in the United States.
No matter what you’re doing this weekend, take a few minutes to honor and reflect and remember the sacrifices made by the members of our armed forces.
Liberty is not cheap and must always be guarded and protected every day. Mike Pedano South Farmingdale
Memorial Day isn’t a day of celebration, but a day of solemn remembrances for those who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of freedom.
Today isn’t about shopping sprees, but honoring our soldiers.
It’s a day to hang out the flag and to hear speeches honoring our brave veterans from Valley Forge to the Middle East. George Vreeland Hill Beverly Hills, Calif.