Today is a day of remembrance. Across our nation, we observe this day at Memorial Day. It is an opportunity for us to honor the men and women in the Armed Forces who serve/have served and those who have fallen in battle. I am the granddaughter and daughter of men who served in WWII/Korean War and during the Vietnam era. Growing up I always remember my father wearing a special bracelet with the name of a POW lost somewhere in Vietnam. He never took that bracelet off, that is until the man was identified and honored properly.
In high school, I had the honor of knowing a man named Justin Walsh. Justin had bright red hair with aspirations of serving as a marine post-graduation. In 2001, Justin graduated and joined the marine corp. For several years I did not have any contact with Justin and was so sad to hear that in October of 2006 he passed away from injuries he received in Iraq. He died saving the lives of his men, and is a hero.
Thank you to all of those who serve or have served. As a proud American, I am very grateful.
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