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Here are two pictures I took at Arlington National Cemetery recently on a trip to Washington DC.Recently, as America has been involved in a long-war with many soldiers going around the world for multiple tours, I've been asking myself 'How do we honor our veterans?'
I ask, 'How can we serve our fellow country men overseas in a real and practical way?'
And then I ask, 'How can we show servicemen and woman that we care?'
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Even though I am a die-hard pacifist, I spent yesterday (we call it Remembrance Day here in Canada) with a friend of ours who is a veteran of many wars, including the war in Afghanistan where he was injured and brought home. We went with him to a Legion in a neighbouring town and drank free beer (veterans get free beer!), and sat with some old-timers and listened to their stories.
ReplyDeleteListening to the stories is huge. Sit and listen.
And I danced with every able-bodied male there, my little way of honouring them and what they went through.
If I as a pacifist can't sit and listen to stories or dance with someone I disagree with, I don't really believe in peace, do I? It was an awesome day.
I think it can be difficult to figure out how to show the men and women who serve in the armed forces gratitude for their service and sacrifice.
ReplyDeleteI think this is especially true as our country is engaged in a war that many forget about, or feel strongly that our country should not be involved in.
I find myself thinking and praying more for these families (both the soliders and their family that stays behind), as their lives are forever changed and impacted as they fill a role that helps to keep our country free.