"True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.”
After a week of rain, the sunshine is a welcome sight today, just in time for a busy holiday weekend. Memorial Day reminds us of heroic men and women who have made great sacrifice in serving others. The late American tennis great, Arthur Ashe, speaks of heroism not in the context of great pomp or circumstance, but rather in its true significance as a gift of service to others.
For some, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer filled with barbeques, parades, and trips to the beach. But more than seasonal celebrations with family and friends, this weekend calls us to remember and give thanks for those whose selfless gifts of service have indeed had an impact on the freedom we share as citizens of this nation.
"...A willingness to serve others at whatever cost," describes well the sacrifices men and women have been willing to make all through this remarkable story that is ours as Americans. So, throughout this busy weekend, find a quiet moment and simply give thanks for everyday people who offered extraordinary gifts of service, not for recognition, but to serve others...whatever the cost.
Jim Abernathy
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