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I know very little about war. I know nothing about combat. My experience with military matters is about nil. But I do know this: our soldiers, military and veterans deserve our deepest respect for the service they have given to our country.
Today marks the smack dab middle of Memorial Day weekend. The lakes will be filled with boaters and campers enjoying the first days of summer. Parties and picnics will abound and probably a little drinking and carousing will happen, too.
But I went to the cemetery yesterday and was struck by the number of flags on grave markers that signified a person who served our country. Not necessarily had they died in combat, but they had certainly guarded our country with their lives. So today, even in our worship service, we will remember the sacrifice our servicemen and women have made. We will remember those who have fallen; we will remember those who died.
Jesus said, “Remember me when you do these things.” He was talking about the act of sharing bread together; but I don’t think he would mind if we also borrowed this phrase to remember our soldiers and their sacrifice. So my prayer for my nephew who flies for the United States Air Force and for all those who put their lives on the line for our freedom is that they would be remembered for their bravery and for their courage on this Memorial Day weekend. Say a prayer for our veterans and our active military, they deserve our support and our prayers.
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