Lee Greenwood’s song, “God Bless the USA,” has always been a favorite of mine. On Memorial Day, as we commemorate our nation’s fallen heroes, the lyrics seem extra poignant:
And I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
The United States is a symbol to the entire world of freedom, opportunity and hope. From our nation’s very infancy, the U.S. military has safeguarded these sacred rights. Thank God for these brave men and women and their spirit of service and sacrifice.
Today we honor the heroes who have fallen – those who went in harm’s way to protect the American Way, and who never came home, offering their lives as a sacrifice on the altar of freedom.
May we always remember them, so that we may always be free.
God bless,
Greg Abbott