Memorial Day

Here in the United States of America we celebrate Memorial Day the last weekend of May. The purpose is to remember those who gave their lives serving in the military.

I go a step further because I know that most of us have ancestors who served in foreign services as well so I want to honor them as well. I had a great uncle Alan who was my grandfather’s (on my mother’s side) brother who lost his life like many during World War 1 in the Canadian Army. My grandfather fought in a couple wars for Canada as well however he stayed home for the Great War because they didn’t want families to lose more than one.

I honor those who I remember who didn’t serve as well who are no longer with us however as a nation this weekend is for those who did serve.

An appropriate scripture to read and meditate on this weekend out of the mouth of Jesus Christ John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”  Amen!