Live For Them

The stories being shared recently are hard. From the mental illness stories to this week a focus on Memorial Day stories, because it’s truly not just a DAY. It’s every day. Today comes from a man who’s story should resonate all weekend. It’s hard to hear…listen anyway. Listen for James, who is one of many we remember on Memorial Day. Many are not on TikTok…listen and keep reading, please.

https://www.tiktok.com/@12b_combat_gamer/video/7100029050588024106?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7077253713615193646

If this story doesn’t affect you, it’s far more about you than about them. This is not the only one who joined with a friend…another, from Pennsylvania, is one in another post. Although many are not on TikTok or other social media, feel free to leave a comment and I will make sure he sees it. He’s a good man, will talk to those he knows and doesn’t know even on what sometimes can be a difficult forum. These men are the faces we sent to do impossible jobs that they will pay for forever. Forever.

We owe them. It is many stories like this that add up. Every name you see, every grave, every memorial, every one lost has family, has friends who were there in those impossible situations affected. They deserve everything we can do for them. It’s beyond buying a meal or paying for their gas or other kindness in passing, although all of those are good. Some don’t wear anything indicating their service but are just as affected.

We owe them all. Remember James this weekend. When you go to that parade or BBQ remember him and his brothers left behind.

I’m sorry brother.