Time Will Not Dim the Glory of Their Deeds

In May, 2023 I had the privilege of visiting the Cambridge (UK) American Cemetery and Memorial in Cambridge, England. I came home soon after and did a post very similar to this one. Now three years have passed and it's once again Memorial Day and the memory of visiting the American Cemetery is at the center of my thoughts today. 

It's a beautiful place, calm and serene, a dignified resting place for 3800 members of the military, most of whom died in the Battle of the Atlantic or the air bombardments of Northwest Europe in World War II. It is beautifully maintained and it honors those who are buried here.    

There is also a Wall of the Missing, above. There are rosettes for some of the 5100 names here, whose bodies were recovered after the wall was constructed.  

On this day it's easy to think about  American service members who died in the far (and not so far) reaches of the world. This is the day to remember, but I want to ensure that my gratitude extends to the other 364 days of the year, when there are no commemorations.  

In grateful remembrance, today and every day, may their memories be for a blessing.