It was the summer of 1970 when a little boy was born to a young couple in Atlanta, Georgia. His name was chosen to honor another young boy who gave his life for our country. On that day, as one boy came into the world to parents filled with hopes and dreams for his life, another young boy’s parents had already laid their little boy to rest as a Vietnam Veteran…burying their own hopes and dreams.
Neither ever got to meet the other, yet that little boy grew to become one of the most patriotic men I know. His love for our country and his passion for our history make me proud to stand by his side as we instill the same passion and love for the United States of America in our own children and continue to honor the boy he was named after.
In honoring his name, we honor all those who chose to fight for our freedom. In honoring his name, we honor all those who suited up before him and entered the battlefield. In honoring his name, we honor all those who walked before him, those who protect us today, and those who will choose to follow in their footsteps. Each and every one of these young men and women may not share the same name on their birth certificate or their dog tags, but they do share a name we should never fail to honor…Soldier.
May you each enjoy your Memorial Day and thank a soldier this weekend!
Well said Leah.
What a lovely tribute. As the mom of a soldier I completely understand that love of our great country!
Beautiful and heartfelt!
As A Veteran, I thank you.
I’m honored you enjoyed my tribute to you and all those who have given us the things we seem to take for granted on a daily basis. THANK YOU!
Ah… beautifully said my friend. Beautifully said!
Thank you!
Thank you Little Miss Wordy. Your post are always to thoughtful, insightful and beautifully written. xo
excuse the typos on this particular day:-)
Thank you for reading. I appreciate your visits!
Amen Little Miss Wordy.
Amen indeed. Hope you and your family enjoyed your long weekend.
🙂 We did. And I hope you did. I love your writing. 🙂