MEMORIAL DAY: Of honor and unity

As the warmth of summer beckons, Americans gather to honor a solemn tradition: Memorial Day. Beyond its status as a long weekend, or the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day carries profound significance rooted in remembrance, gratitude and national unity.

Memorial Day is a day to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend the ideals and freedoms that define America. But Memorial Day is more than just looking at our past. It is also a time to reflect on our present and our future. It is a reminder that the freedoms we enjoy are not guaranteed, and that they must be defended and preserved by each generation. It is a call to action to support those who serve in America’s military, to care for our veterans and to seek a more peaceful world.

Memorial Day is also a testament to the power of Unity. In a nation often divided by politics, ideology and identity, this day should serve as a unifying force, reminding us that we are all part of something greater than ourselves. It is a day when all Americans should come together to honor the sacrifices that have and continue to be made to preserve and shape our nation’s history.

On this day, let us reaffirm our commitment to the ideals of liberty, justice and equality, and remember that freedom is never free — it is bought with the blood and sacrifice of patriots, and it is our solemn duty to cherish and protect it for future generations.

LEN CROSBY

Post Falls