HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!!!

    I would like to first tell all of you.. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! I know that this weekend is always a weekend of parties and cookouts and time with family and friends. It's a long weekends, businesses are closed and people get a short vacation from the usual work week. But despite all of this, it is so imperative we remember why today is so important, why we mark this day on our calendars.

    Memorial Day was first celebrated after the Civil War to honor those who gave their lives for this country. It was originally called "Decoration Day." People would visit the graves where soldiers were buried including loved ones that fought and died and decorate them with flowers. There wasn't much time before it was nationally recognized as a day of remembrance.

     So many men and women have given their lives for our freedom since the inception of our great nation. We as Americans have to keep in mind that this weekend is not only a celebration of our freedom but a day of prayer, solemnity and remembrance. It is our job to make sure those soldiers aren't forgotten amongst the games and food. It is so easy to get caught up in the events and not even stop to say a prayer, take a moment of silence for the fallen. They deserve at least that from every single American who is here reaping the benefits of their sacrifice. We should each take time to say thank you! And if you should happen to cross paths with a vet or current soldier tell them how much you appreciate them not just on the patriotic holidays but at any point in time that should happen.

     These are the days when we as Sing of America remember why we do what we do, the days that  rekindle our fire. We hope to remind everyone we meet through our performances that if not for every one of our brave men and women we would not be where we are today. Our country would not be the beautiful place we live in where we enjoy freedoms that few around the world have the privilege to enjoy. Each one of us so blessed to be here in the land of free!

     I pray that every American will look at everything they have and not take anything for granted. I pray that they look at those around the world and realize how great we have it here and vow to defend our freedoms no matter what the cost. I pray that everyone know their rights and know that there is no one that can take them away. We must never let the deaths of those fearless men and women be in vain. 

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!