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Are you able to freely speak your mind?
Thank a soldier

Are you able to vote?
Thank a soldier

Are you able to read this blog post in English?
Thank a soldier
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Are you relaxing at home with the AC running with out any threats of a bomb being thrown through you window?
THANK A SOLDIER!


Today we celebrate "Memorial Day"

Today is not just another day off work. Today is not just a day to have a cook out or go to the beach. Yes, we may be doing those things. Yes, those things may be fun. But don't let the festivities and excitement keep you from remembering the real reason for the day.

Memorial Day is set aside for us to remember those who have fought for our country and for freedom's cause.

We wouldn't be where we are today if it wasn't for the brave men and women that selflessly give them self to fight terrorism for our freedoms.

I had the chance to visit Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during my Senior Trip, and it was an experience I will not soon forget.  The feeling that came over me when I looked out and saw nothing but small white tombstones for miles is one that I have never felt before.
It was a mix of...
shock, that all these countless men would put their lives on the line to protect their fellow man
and gratitude because they did.

Our military do not receive the credit due to them.
On the news we hear all about what the skanks out in Hollywood are doing and who is sleeping with who, who is pregnant, who is getting married/divorced, and so on. 
When what should be being reported is the sacrifices going on out in the war zones.

Everyone knows when Michael Jackson died, when Whitney Houston died, and when Steve Jobs died...But can you name even one soldier who has died in a foreign land away from the comfort of their family in the past month? Past 2 months? Past year? I didn't think so...

When was the last time you saw a person in uniform and stopped to thank them for serving our country?
I believe out military deserve our utmost respect and honor. Thank you!

To those people who can go out and bash our military...I have one thing to say to you "If you can't stand behind our troops feel free to stand in front of them on the battle field."

For those of you reading this who have served or are presently serving, please leave a comment below stating you name and branch so that we may personally thank you for your service. 

The American flag does not fly because the wind moves past it, the American flag flies from the last breath of each military member who has died serving it.

Although no sculptured marble should rise to their memory, nor engraved stone bear record of their deeds, yet will their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.

For love of country they accepted death

  

And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.

The patriot's blood is the seed of Freedom's tree.

Today's post is in honor of all of our military members both living and passed.
But I would specifically like to dedicate this post to the loving memory of Marine Todd Alvin Benjamin. Thank you for serving our country! We love and miss you dearly! You will never be forgotten!


Live...Laugh...Love
Until Next Time, 
Racheal <3