Dear Friends,
Today we remember those who have bravely laid down their lives to protect their family, friends, and fellow citizens. It is on Memorial Day that we commemorate the soldiers who died in the name of freedom. These brave servicemen and women are our nation’s heroes. They are our courageous defenders. They marched through barren valleys and desert fields. They faced heavy artillery and IEDs. They fought for peace, and did not give in to the enemy, not even to the point of death.
Today, let us remember those who have fallen. Let us offer a prayer for our nation’s greatest heroes. This Memorial Day, let us reflect on the sacrifice of each fallen soldier. Let us remember the brave men and women who willingly paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives to ensure peace and safety back home. Let us remember our country’s bravest men and women who died in active military service.
I composed the following poem in honor of the brave men and women who have died for our great country.
A fallen serviceman, a fallen servicewoman
A life laid down, in the name of freedom
Although we call our deceased soldiers the “fallen”
We know that in heaven, they are standing up
Standing up for the freedom, liberty, and justice
That they so bravely stood for on earth
God remembers each soldier’s brave sacrifice
And the Lord will bless their courageous souls
May our nation’s fallen soldiers rest in peace
And may God keep them in his loving care always
Amen.
Thank you for supporting our soldiers; whenever you see a veteran, please take the time to say hello and thank them for their selfless and brave service for our country.
May God bless you and your family and may God bless and protect our soldiers!
Jonathan A. Lu (5/25/15)
