Memorial Day Reflection
Honoring the fallen by defending the republic they served
Today we remember the Americans who gave their lives in service to this country.
The best way to honor them is not only with gratitude, but with responsibility. We owe them a republic worthy of their sacrifice: one grounded in truth, accountable government, equal justice, and the steady defense of democracy itself.
Memorial Day asks us to pause, to mourn, and to remember that freedom is never self-sustaining. It is protected by those who serve, and preserved by citizens who refuse to take it for granted.
May we honor the fallen not just in words, but in how we care for the country they died defending.
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Amen and salute the citizens of Esst Bridgewater, Massachusetts who showed up 1500 strong to pray for, honor and bury a very old veteran with no family and no money.
Here on the elbow of the Cape , we told our vets and first responders, we loved them.
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Please remember to include those who died for our freedom on January 6th. While their service and sacrifice is discounted by this administration, they truly paid the ultimate price for our freedom. May they rest in peace