Today, as every day, our American flag is flying. But today we will spend some time remembering those brave Americans who died while defending this great nation and its principles. Often these men and women were so very young -- I've read that the average age of our fallen soldiers is just 19. Often they died in distant, lonely, and strange places; there's something particularly discomfiting about dying so far from home.
Today is the day we remember their sacrifices. Today we salute the bravery and dedication of the American soldiers and sailors, past and present -- they have kept America safe and free for over 200 years.
Thank you, one and all.
Here are some Memorial Day links for you:
Wikipedia
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Memorial Day Links Roundup
Memorial Day History
Memorial Day Thoughts
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