Freedom to Chill

Gary Gray 1941

When I reflect on my life and the many opportunities and adventures I've experienced, I can't help but to be grateful for the freedom I've enjoyed. This is a photo of my dad in 1941. There are few people that I've ever known who exuded more patriotism. He passed on his love for freedom and his devotion to this nation to his children. He taught us that freedom always comes with a price and that this freedom is only one generation away from extinction, so we must constantly defend and protect it.

Memorial Day

Today we honor those who did just that for us. Brave men and women sacrificed their lives to preserve our freedoms... to preserve our way of life. I hope that you will join me today by reflecting on, with a grateful heart, these brave patriots. I hope that you will look at our nations flag and be reminded that freedom is a precious gift that should never be taken for granted. Most of us will be relaxing today, enjoying friends and family. Maybe you're heading to the lake, or gonna play a round of golf? Good food and beverages will definitely be a part of the day. Isn't it great to be free? To live in a free society? To relax and chill out doing what you want? Well, you can thank those who's names are chiseled on the stones and printed on the crosses across our nation. You can thank their mommas and their families. There are many who have suffered tremendously for you to play hard and live freely. I know that I'm grateful beyond words on this Memorial Day.