Monuments

Much attention is being directed to the massive and awesome monument for the
WWII veterans, in Washington, DC.. There are 4,000 gold stars displayed in
the monument, each star representing 100 of our finest, who paid the
ultimate price for our freedoms.. The entire memorial monument is
inspiring.. covering almost all the aspects of that horrific war against
tyranny. My thoughts today, consist of reflections of the greatness
represented by the ones we honor on this Memorial Day weekend..During this
weekend we must consider the courage of the ones who we lost on those
distant and foreign battlefields.. The ones who did not pay the ultimate
cost of those battles, are now being lost at something over 1000 each day..
Many of those remaining, live amongst us and are still contributing to the
quality of life which we all enjoy.. Washington will be filled with those
old heroes and warriors during this weekend.. They will walk the paths of
that impressive and awesome monument.. They will remember and reflect on the
friends they left behind, on those battlefields.. They should also know that
they, themselves, are monuments, as well.. I know.. their hearts will be
full and sorrowful, as the memories flood through their minds.. This Nation
must honor and pay respect to these fallen heroes of our past.. This Nation
must never forget to honor these that remain amongst us.. They are the
Living Monuments.. The greatness and magnificence of their heroism and
courage should be reminders that our Nation has prospered and become a
leader of the World because of this calibre of men and women.. Parades and
celebrations will dominate this Memorial Day weekend.. Barbecues and picnics
will be enjoyed .. While we participate and celebrate this holiday of
reflection, let us all take a moment to appreciate and honor all those who
have made our lives possible.. There must be not limits to the Honor,
Respect and Love that we bestow on these men and women.. One holiday weekend
each year isn't nearly sufficient .. The Honor, Respect and Love should not
be confined and restricted to one place in our Nation.. It should be firmly
implanted in our hearts and memories, to carry with us in our daily lives..

Your friend in Irving
Bill Walker