This Memorial Day I will not remember.

This Memorial Day I will not remember. The definition of “remember” includes “to recall to the mind with effort; think of again” and “to have something arise in one’s memory; become aware of something suddenly or spontaneously”. The words “remember” or “remembrance” are less than appropriate for use when describing Memorial Day. Those that have paid the ultimate price, the Soldiers that I have served with, are continuously on my mind. Thoughts of them do not need to be “recalled” and “effort” is not needed. Let’s take time to be thankful and appreciative; put some extra time into honoring the fallen.