What Memorial Day Asks of Us
| Category: | Friendship |
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| Notes: | Memorial Day reflection for Scouts BSA, focusing on service, gratitude, and honoring the fallen through everyday actions. |
Scouts, Memorial Day isn't just a three-day weekend. It's a national moment - one where we honor those who never came home. Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who gave their lives for something bigger than themselves: the freedom of others.
It's not about glorifying war. It's about recognizing sacrifice. It's about asking ourselves: What kind of people are we, that others would lay down their lives for us?
The answer lies in how we live our lives - with purpose, with gratitude, and with service. You don't need to wear a uniform or carry a weapon to serve your country. You serve it by being kind, by standing up for what's right, by helping others.
So this Memorial Day, remember the fallen. But more than that - live in a way that honors the gift they gave.