Lincoln’s summation: “This nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom--and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” This is what we have inherited. How precious do we hold Freedom?
Memorial Day: Remembering The Preciousness of Freedom
Memorial Day, in some ways, like the topic of death itself, has a tendency to conjure up issues people would rather not discuss. It is so much easier to do some backyard barbeque with family and friends (especially now that we know the COVID lockdowns are not based on medical rationale but on political manipulation). Sadly, in the backyard gatherings, or even planned public events, the deeper topic concerning those who sacrificed their lives for a higher purpose, is not fully addressed. It may be on people’s minds, in the deeper recesses of their thoughts, but talking about the willing sacrifice of one’s life for one’s nation, or for the greater cause of freedom, is not often a topic easily dealt with in a casual manner.
