Tomorrow, we will celebrate Memorial Day. I was reminded by a comment I received, that many, perhaps even some at our local newspaper, do not understand the true meaning of the day.
Unfortunately, for many of us, Memorial Day is little more than the beginning of summer and part of a three-day weekend. It's obviously supposed to have a very solemn meaning as a day of remembrance of our war dead.
Here's a brief essay regarding the true meaning.
Let's all take some time tomorrow, and remember that the reason we live in a country of such freedom and abundance is in no small part due to those who gave their lives for us all. Given that we have countrymen fighting in two wars for us as this is written, we can do no less.
Gates Residents: Don't forget the Town of Gates Memorial Day service will be held Monday, at 9:00 am, in front of the Town Hall.
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