Living, as we do, near the city's cemetery gives me an up close and personal view of the manner in which people commemorate the holiday. I love to see the flags circling the cemetery borders and the smaller flags on the veterans' graves. But I also recognized this year that I surely take a lot of their sacrifices for granted. Even as mindful as I like to imagine myself, there are always going to be days when the hard work, the years of service, the determination, and the ultimate sacrifices of others slips to the far corners of my mind. And I take it all for granted.
For that reason, among others, I am grateful for the days set aside for remembering, and honoring those who have given their all for this blessed and beloved country of ours. Because even when i forget the details of the sacrifices of others, I do retain a deep gratitude for the blessings of living here, and being an American.
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