Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor the fallen heroes that made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting for our freedom. Over 1.1 million U.S. service members have given their life while protecting our ideals and beliefs. They are not forgotten. Please take some time this weekend to look up a fallen hero, read his or her story, and learn about the heroes of our past that helped to shape our present and future.
Here are a few links:
http://www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/
https://www.archives.gov/research/military/ww2/navy-casualties
https://www.archives.gov/research/military/korean-war/casualty-lists/state-level-alpha.html
https://www.archives.gov/research/military/vietnam-war/casualty-lists/state-level-alpha.html
American Battle Monuments Commission Database Search
Memorial Day isn’t just about honoring veterans, its honoring those who lost their lives. Veterans had the fortune of coming home. For us, that’s a reminder of when we come home we still have a responsibility to serve. It’s a continuation of service that honors our country and those who fell defending it. – Pete Hesgeth