When you think of Memorial Day, what do you think about?
Barbecues?
Day off from work?
Memorial Day sales?
That used to be my world until I took a work training by a military veteran. The training was entitled something to the effect of, What Every Civilian Needs to Know About Veterans.
I didn’t have direct experience with anyone serving in the military. No one in my immediate family nor in my circles had served.…
Thank you for this. My husband was shot down in a helicopter in Vietnam on June 3rd, 1969. I think there is one other Vietnam widow in the Valley. Maybe more. This week is important to us and others who have had that lived experience and we are thankful that most don’t have to go through because of what a few of our men and women have been willing to do.
You are right Carolyn. I am sorry for your loss. What these men and women experienced is difficult to fathom. Too many of us have rested on our laurels and taken American freedom and security for granted.