Honoring Sacrifice


This image moves me deeply. It speaks to me of the sacrifices that soldiers and their loved ones make for us every day. On this Memorial Weekend I thought that it might be good to share a few thoughts about sacrifice from three men who died in the service of our country.

My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. - John F. Kennedy

Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals. -Martin Luther King, Jr.

We never should, and I am sure, never shall be niggard of gratitude and benefaction to the soldiers who have endured toil, privations and wounds, that the nation may live. -Abraham Lincoln

...originally posted in 2013
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  1. DeniseMay 26, 2013 at 9:54:00 AM CDT

    Bless you for sharing, enjoy your holiday.

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  2. Michelle-ozark crafterMay 26, 2013 at 10:07:00 AM CDT

    I agree with you and like the quotes.

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    1. kc bobMay 26, 2013 at 12:40:00 PM CDT

      I especially liked the Lincoln quote. Michelle. I had not heard it before.

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  3. Debby@Just BreatheMay 26, 2013 at 12:09:00 PM CDT

    Wow, that picture says it all. ((HUGS))

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  4. photowannabeMay 26, 2013 at 6:21:00 PM CDT

    Thank you for sharing the photo and the quotes. I hadn't heard Lincoln's before either.
    We must never forget and be thankful for what their lost lives have given us.
    I am forever grateful.

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