Monday, May 28, 2012
Each day, 18 U.S. veterans commit suicide, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Memorial Day will be no different.
Regrettably, for many who have served in our armed forces, solitude dominates much of their lives. There are days when pain creeps up, moments of memory that foster unconscionable dread. Some veterans resist sharing these recollections, even among themselves.
On this day of remembrance, the day when we duly memorialize those who have died in our nation's service, pause to reflect on the cemeteries with the rows upon rows of somber white crosses and solemn stone markers that honor those souls who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Then, take a moment to share your life with a living veteran, if only an honest thank you. Let the light shine upon them.
Jerry Wilkerson; Tucson
Source;
http://usat.ly/LvRxNU
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