Although many people on social media have already posted about the true meaning of Memorial Day, for which I am grateful, I have decided to share my thoughts as well. I just dropped off three Future Soldiers at the hotel so they can ship to Basic Training tomorrow. While all three walked in together I realized that the three of them would soon become Battle Buddies. Being someones Battle Buddy is a very powerful thing. I have made hundreds during my 12 years in the Army, some of which are no longer with us. Side by side we have ate, slept, trained, fought, and cried together. I for one will tell you that when the push comes to shove, it is the man or woman to your left and right that you are fighting for. There is no time to determine whether or not you are up to the task. You will be because your Battle Buddy depends on you and you depend on them. I am here today because at some point one of my battle buddies had my back and I am proud of the fact that some people are home spending this holiday with their families because I had their back. As my family ate the BBQ that I prepared, I took the time to tell my young children what todays holiday is truly about. It is to remember our fallen brothers and sisters and to say thank you to the Gold Star families that have been left behind. So with that I say thank you to the heroes that are longer with us, thank you to the families of those heroes, thank you to my Battle Buddies past and present, and thank you to the Future Soldiers who will take the torch and serve our Country with honor. Posted by SSG Waynick
Posted on: Mon, 26 May 2014 21:46:03 +0000
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