Memorial Day weekend is always one of deep mixed emotions for that is what is intended. If our beloved country was fortunate enough to be at a time of peace, it would still be a weekend of deep emotions--
Our history of war goes back hundreds of years, the Revolutionary War, Spanish American War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean War, Viet Nam War, War on Terror in Iraq & Afghanistan. These tragic wars, have forever been topic of current news media, history classes & topical books & film. Never ending, or at a loss for new chapters to be included.
We respect & honor all that our Military men & women have given, & continue to give--
War does have a face & a name, for the citizens of Connecticut we have the name of Edwin Rivera Infantry Sgt., resident of Waterford, & with the Ct. National Guard Unit based in New Haven. Sgt. Rivera leaves behind his wife, two young children & his parents, he died this past Tuesday 5/25/10 at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. from wounds he received in a fire fight in Afghanistan, on May 20th.
This is a true reality of war.
As we share in the tragic loss of Sgt. Rivera, & feel what we know is earth wrenching pain for his family, we pray for an end to this, & all wars.
*Amen*
{The photos included in this posting are of Arlington National Cemetery. Every American is encouraged to make a trip to our National Cemetery which is so beautiful, sad, yet awe inspiring, painting a very serious picture of our past & present, the true cost of war.}
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