Happy Memorial Day

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends ~ John 15:13

I'm thankful for this day.  Our country is honoring all those who gave their lives for us.  The turning point of WWII was the battle for Stalingrad.  Both sides committed over 1,000,000 men.  After the defeat, Hitler ordered a day of national mourning in Germany.  This day of mourning was not for the men lost but for the shame they brought their country by losing.  Hitler must not have been aware of the Bible quote from John 15:13, Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.  

Although this day is set aside to remember those who died so that we may have our freedom, I would like to thank all the men and women, past, present and future, who wear the uniform.  Thank you for serving our country.  And to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, may you rest in peace and may your loved ones be comforted on your special day.  God bless you.  Happy Memorial Day.