Memorial Day is important. – Commotion in the Pews

I will be brief today. For the first time in almost 20 years I will not be at the cemetery to honor my comrades. My knee just can’t take the hobble after the surgery. And consequently I will not be speaking to the crowd for the first time in over five years at Resurrection Cemetery.

That makes me a bit sad. I love and cherish my comrades, known and unknown, who gave their all to keep me free. I honor them no less due to my physical condition, but today I must do it from my home.

Please take some time today to honor the men and women who gave their lives to keep us ensconced in freedom. They paid a heavy price. Do not let it be in vain. Fight for your rights. Fight tyranny. Fight oppression. Fight injustice.

And remember them today.

Comments

Memorial Day is important. — 4 Comments

Nancy Buehler on May 28, 2013 at 05:52 said:

The ceremony at Resurrection wasn’t the same without you there! Hope you’re up and about soon! Nancy B
- Joe on May 28, 2013 at 16:48 said:
  
  I will be back next year, healing rapidly.
Katie Macdonald-Galli on May 27, 2013 at 18:15 said:

Heal up there Joe!! Stormy looks like she wants to take a walk! God’s blessings to you for rapid recuperation and total healing. Oh, and let the Coca Cola attack metal spoons and not your stomach for awhile! haha!
- Joe on May 28, 2013 at 16:49 said:
  
  She’s always up for something. And the Coke is a once-a-day-treat.
  
  Thanks for the blessings. Healing well.