Memorial Day

(Children saluting a fallen soldier's funeral procession)



The words to "Taps" are:
Day Is Done,
Gone the Sun,
From the Earth,
From the Hill,
From the Sky,
All Is Well,
Safely Rest,
God Is Nigh

When Taps is played at dusk, it has a completely different meaning than when Taps is played during the day. No soldier really wants to hear it played during daylight. For when the bugle plays Taps in the daylight...that means a soldier has fallen...There is a belief among some that Taps is the clarion call to open the gates of heaven for the fallen warrior and letting them know to "Safely Rest"...

Memorial day is about remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Many say it is disrespectful the way we celebrate, with our grilling, boating, playing with our children… Disrespectful? I believe that we should take time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and the families they left behind as we enjoy the freedom they paid so dearly for. Enjoying your freedom and understanding it's value is the best way to honor their sacrifices. I believe that's the way they'd want us to spend Memorial Day. What better assurance to them they did not die in vain?