In Philadelphia there is a small place called Washington Square. Washington Square became the final resting place for many unknown soldiers who died during the Revolutionary War. In the square there is a statue of George Washington and a flame that is kept burning to honor those who lie buried beneath the square.
On the wall behind Washington is an inscription which states "FREEDOM IS A LIGHT FOR WHICH MANY MEN HAVE DIED IN DARKNESS".
Memorial Day is the day to remember how many Men and Women have died (and continue to die) in darkness so that we may bask in the light of Freedom. It is a day to give thanks for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the good of countless others in this nation.
As we look to the future it is important that we elect leadership in this country that will not put our men and women in harm's way when the stakes do not warrant it. The willingness of our troops and their families to serve our nation must not be taken lightly. Their commitment, and the deployment of those troops should be seen only as a last resort when all other avenues are exhausted.
Senator Obama is that leader.
For Memorial Day, it is time to put politics aside and honor those who have given us so much. It is time to honor those who have protected the freedoms of this country. We live in a country that no matter how we may differ in opinions, we all get the chance to speak our mind and have our say in the ballot box.
For today, all can agree that we owe a great debt to the men and women who have served, and are serving us. Without their gifts of talent and, in many cases, their lives we would not have the rights to our own voices in this democracy.
That is the message for this day of rememberance.
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