I watched the National Memorial Day Concert on public television last evening. It has become a tradition for me. My dad happened upon it several years ago and I remember watching it with him over the years. The broadcast moves me. It is a combination of patriotic music, stories of heroism, bravery, and sacrifice across all wars, and it is a salute to the men and women who have served and continue to serve our great country. It takes place on the lawn of the White House.
Last night's program aired in spite of rainy conditions. Because of the weather, the crowd on the lawn was quite a bit smaller than in years past, but the stories and sounds were no less poignant. Gary Sinise narrated the story of one Jack Farley. Jack is a Vietnam veteran who lost his left leg above the knee. You can read more about him at this link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_J._Farley,_III
Today especially, and most any other day I stop to really think about the young men and women who fought and died to preserve our way of life, I thank God for their self-sacrifice.
It is with a grateful heart that I will go about my day, remembering those who served, remembering those who gave their lives to preserve our freedom, and remembering those who continue to serve. I pray God bless our world; that His truth may indeed, march on! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSiVjlknuSw
Happy Memorial Day!
