Memorial Day 2007

Today is Memorial Day, 2007.   Today is a day that is more than barbecues and special sales at   your local shopping malls though I’d imagine that if you ask most of the people out and about today they’d believe otherwise.   A very sad statement to be sure.   I’d like to ask that everyone take a moment to think of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces that we’ve lost in the past, and also of those that are currently serving our country both locally and abroad.   As a veteran myself, I thank those in the past who gave the ultimate sacrifice, and those in the present for their service and dedication to our country.

SSgt Christopher S. Manee, USAF 1997-2003

Some of you may remember Memorial Day in 2005 where all these flags were posted in Marion Square in honor of each of the military personnel that lost their lives in the Iraq war to that date.   I had stopped by and took some photos.