Magical Moment 116, "Remember"

Four notes were never so powerful. Slow, fluid, and pitch perfect. The short tune freezes us in our tracks, sends chills up our spine, and brings a lump to our throat. Taps. It pierces the dead silence at the grave of a fallen Soldier and when we hear it, we respect, give thanks, and remember.

Today we remember in other ways. As I look out my window, I see the neighbor children splashing in a wading pool, their parents grilling hamburgers, all on a perfect summer day with the American flag blowing proudly above the front door. The perfect picture of Americana.

We fly our flag today to remember. We hang wreaths today to remember. We tie a yellow ribbon today to remember. We say a prayer, look at an old photo, or visit a gravesite today to remember.

And tomorrow, we’ll remember in other ways. Service members, wear your uniforms with pride. Brasso your buttons for Lt Gaspers. Iron your uniform for Senior Airman Goodman. Mothers, say a prayer for 2Lt Perez’s family. Fathers, take your hat off for the Star Spangled Banner at the ball game for Spec Piestewa. Everyone, say “thank you” to a Veteran for Cpl Abad.

For though they may be fallen, they are not forgotten. Remember today, tomorrow, and always.

Comments

Eddie said…

Thanks.

May 31, 2010 at 9:39 AM

Mary Valencia said…

05/31/2010 11:15 AM Color Guard Naval Sea Cadet Corps; Fly-Over NE Air Nat'l Guard KC-135; Greetings, Welcome, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Nat'l Anthem, Poem: In Flander's Field; Placing the Wreath; Guest Speaker Gen Roger Lempke & Presentation of Steven D. Gilbaugh Award; Firing Squad American Legion & VFW; Taps & Echo; Benediction. "Remembering the Price of Freedom"...Thank You.

May 31, 2010 at 10:37 PM

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