Memorial Day is about Americans who gave everything for people they would never meet.
Men and women who stepped forward, fought for this country, and never came home, so the rest of us could live free.
Honor them.
Remember them.
And live a life worthy of their sacrifice. 🇺🇸
A Boy Gave $20 He Found in a Parking Lot to a Soldier Because His Father Was a Soldier
Eight-year-old Myles Eckert found a $20 bill in a Cracker Barrel parking lot in Ohio. He planned to buy a video game with it.Then he saw Lt. Col. Frank Dailey, a U.S. Air Force officer in uniform.
Myles’s own father, Army Sgt. Andy Eckert had been killed in Iraq when Myles was just five weeks old.Myles wrapped the money in a handwritten note that read:
“Dear Soldier, my dad was a soldier. He’s in heaven now. I found this $20 in the parking lot. We like to pay it forward in my family. It’s your lucky day. Thank you for your service. Signed, Myles Eckert.”
He gave it to the surprised officer.
The simple act deeply moved Lt. Col. Dailey, who said the boy gave him far more than money �� a renewed sense of purpose.
On this Memorial Day, my heart feels heavy as I remember my brothers and sisters I served with who never made it home. We honor their ultimate sacrifice by standing up for the principles that unite us as Americans, defending our God-given freedoms, treating one another with aloha—respecting each other as children of God—and always striving for peace. Never forget. 🇺🇸
On Memorial Day, we honor and remember the heroic Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our homeland and our freedoms.
We will never forget their courage and sacrifice.
Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that freedom is never free. Today, we honor the brave American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.
We remember our fallen warriors, pray for their loved ones and Gold Star Families, and give thanks for those who gave everything.
God Bless America. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
To every Soldier, Grunt, Dogface, Ground Pounder, GI / GI Joe, Green Beret, Delta Force, Ranger, Night Stalker, Snake Eater, Quiet Professional, Long Tabber, Tanker.
To every Marine, Leatherneck, Devil Dog, Jarhead, Grunt, Raider — MARSOC, Recon, Force Recon, Scout Sniper, Silent Professional.
To every Sailor, Bluejacket, Blackshoe, Brownshoe, Bubblehead, SEAL, Frogman, DEVGRU / SEAL Team Six, SWCC / Boat Guy, Hurricane Hunter.
To every Airman, Flyboy, Crew Dog , PJ, CCT, TACP, Red Beret, Guardian Angel.
To every Guardian, Space Operator, Cyber Guardian.
To every Coast Guardsman, Coasty, Rescue Swimmer, MSRT, TACLET, Cutterman.
To every Operator, Delta & DEVGRU, Door Kicker, Shooter, Quiet Professional, Snake Eaters.
To every PHS Officer, Commissioned Corps Officer, Health Warrior.
To every NOAA Corps Officer, Hurricane Hunter, Surveyor.
To every Spook, Company Man, Shadow, MIB, Ghost, Analyst, Known Unknown, Unknown Known.
From a grateful heart, in all humility, I say THANK YOU,
You paid a price so great.
You made the sacrifice ultimate.
Thank you for your sacrifice.
Thank you for your LIFE given.
May your memories be blessed.
A Blessed Memorial Day to all.