When I was browsing channels on the tube, I came across a program where the soldiers returning from the war zone were surprising their kids showing up at their schools.

This particular instance, it was a Marine who surprised his six-year-old son upon his return from Iraq. He went to his son’s school and walked into the classroom. Sensing silence around him the boy turned from his idle chatter with his peers and turned to look. Oh! That little boy’s face when he saw his Daddy! It was priceless! First it was uncertainty, then surprise, and then the tears… He ran to his father at record speed and pounced on him forgetting everyone around. Then he started crying with relief and joy… And the soldier with a myriad of emotions going through him was biting his lip lest he succumbs to his emotions. Yes, a memorable moment. But, there still are kids home and their parents in the Front. There are kids who never would see their parents anymore.

How is your day like?

Breakfast.

Lunch.

Dinner.

Spouse and kids. Family. Friends. Work.

Good Night.

Right?

Out there in the desert, it’s…

Survival.

Anticipation.

Longing…

Take a moment and think about this… The brave men who laid down their lives for the Stars and Stripes deserve our respect and their act of bravery and valor should be spread and told and yes, remembered on their day, Memorial Day.