They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
– Laurence Binyon, “For the Fallen”
These lines from Binyon’s poem offer a simple but powerful vow: we will remember them.
Memorial Day is far more than the unofficial start of summer. It’s a solemn day of reflection — a time to honor the men and women of the armed forces who gave their lives in service to our country.
Their sacrifice has preserved our freedoms, and their stories echo through history with courage and quiet strength.
As we enjoy the freedoms secured by others’ sacrifices, may we take a moment — or many — to reflect. Whether through reading a poem, attending a memorial service, or simply observing a moment of silence, we can each honor the lives that were given in service.
This Memorial Day, let these words be not just reminders, but bridges — connecting us to the past, grounding us in gratitude, and inspiring us to live in a way worthy of their sacrifice.
We remember. We honor. We carry forward.
Ronaldo Gilley 