Posted by
Theresa Fleming on Sunday, May 25, 2008 4:00:00 PM
Lizzie Palmer created this video in honor of
those who have served our country. It is an amazing reminder of who
these men and women really are and how much they sacrifice. Please,
take a moment and meet some of those who are serving our country in the
armed forces. Take a minute to remember. And then, please, take a
moment to say a prayer for each and every one of them, and then say a
prayer of thanks that we have been blessed with so many men and women
who are willing to so selflessly and courageously serve our country.
(Please give the video a moment to load)
Link: I need to know - Do You Remember Me?
In close, I want to share with you what one marine, Cam Beck, wrote about the Marine’s motto:
“For
my family, Semper Fidelis is more than a fancy slogan. It is truly a
way of life.” And if you know anything about the Marines, you know
that he is right. And certainly this marine would know, for his father
retired from the Marine Corps in the 90s, after serving over twenty
years and more than one tour of duty in a combat zone. In addition, he
and his two brothers also joined the Marines. He went on to explain in
his article what the Marine motto Semper Fidelis means. He said it
means,
“Always Faithful”.
“It isn't "Sometimes Faithful."
“Nor is it "Usually Faithful,- but always”.
“It is not negotiable.”
“It is not relative, but absolute.”.
The
Marines, and all of those who are risking their lives each and every
day have been faithful to their mission of protecting us. We sent
them. They went. And many of them have paid with their lives. Even
worse, there have been news reports of soldiers being brutally tortured
and killed. But still they go. Because they are Always Faithful.
Now
it’s our turn. So this Memorial Day, say a prayer for someone serving; send a package, reach out to someone who is serving
or someone who has just returned home from overseas. But whatever you
choose, find a way-to say Thank You.
In God We Trust,
Theresa Fleming