“In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
As we approach the Memorial Day weekend, I feel it necessary and important to remind people that the term “Happy Memorial Day” is not appropriate.
This is a day we remember those who gave their lives for our country. The ones who did not come back. The ones who are still missing. We should be remembering their sacrifice quietly and with dignity, not a bbq or picnic.
Because of COVID 19, we are handling this weekend’s activities very differently. Where I live, the Memorial Day Ceremony is being done remotely via video feed. This will be the first time that I have not actively participated in a live ceremony.
I wish all our active duty and Veterans good health and peace. I salute those who gave all for our country and those who continue to do so.
Stay safe, Linda Rodriquez, Class of 1973