Memorial Day 2010

I spent some of this Memorial Day touring the Golden Gate National Cemetery. It was my part in honoring those men and women who have given their time, many of whom sacrificed their lives, in order to keep the American Dream alive.

This is one of many, many National Cemeteries countrywide, and as I walked between monuments and looked out across the horizon, I added one more item to the list of things I cannot wrap my mind around. In this instance it is the number of people it has taken to make heroic contributions to our Nation. The presence of monuments to spouses and children also are a reminder that sacrifice goes beyond the soldiers.

So I will finish today giving thanks to all who have fallen, all who have served, and all who sacrificed through their loved one serving to protect our country.

Photos from Golden Gate National Cemetery

Golden Gate National Cemetery - Memorial Day 2010