I guess it’s human nature and to a degree a good thing that we can forget or ignore tragic occurrences. I guess it helps us to retain the will to go forward.

This Memorial Day as I remember and say thanks for all those that sacrificed so much to make this country as secure and wealthy and powerful as it is and has been, I wonder. I wonder just maybe if we couldn’t forget and everyday took just a moment to reflect, if just maybe the values of sacrifice for others, service to others, fairness and equal treatment for others, civility, and yet a determination to strive, succeed, and do our part as a team member might just make our country a lot different than what it is right now. Maybe less crime because if respect for others, less bickering over issues and more collective problem solving.

Just maybe? And I wonder.

So thank you to all who gave and continue to do so much for others and for how well you do it in light of the personal sacrifices you voluntarily make to take care of others.