In memory of my dad and all those who have served...
It was after the incredible loss of life on both sides
during the American Civil War that a day was set aside to decorate the graves
of those who had fallen. What was once known as Decoration Day has come
to be known as Memorial Day in the United States.
This is a day when we as a nation pause and give thanks for
those who made the ultimate sacrifice to sustain our liberty and preserve our
nation. This is a sacred trust that goes beyond party affiliation, economic status, or ethnic identity. As a people of faith, we too
share our gratitude for the freedoms that are ours today because of the
sacrifice others have made along the way.
Within our Christian tradition there may be times when we
might debate how best to respond to the tyrannies inflicted upon us by the
principalities of this world. As Lutheran Christians we recognize that the world is broken and that people of faith can rightfully seek different paths toward the resolution of the evils we face. Yet, it is
on a day such as this, that we rush to join hands in common bond as we honor those who
willingly bore the burden and stood tall to face down our fears. They are our fathers, our brothers, and our
sons. They are our mothers, our sisters,
and our daughters. They are our heroes.
Today we remember all who have served the cause of justice,
liberty, and of freedom. Today we honor
those who have given their life, and we dedicate ourselves once again to strive
for justice, to demand liberty, and to work for freedom. Today we, the people of Peace, pray that all
who have perished in this cause may rest in peace. May their deaths be not in vain, but may their lives point to a future peace for us all.
Peace,
Pal
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