Erin Covey Creative Blog

Thank you to those who selflessly served and sacrificed so us who did not could benefit.

With Memorial Day approaching, I certainly won’t bore you with my eighth grade essay writing of why I think it’s so important for us to reflect, remember and respect.  That goes for our veterans and our active heroes.

I frequently pass this Veteran’s Park on my morning jogs.  I’m glad I do so because it forces me to consciously think about how lucky I am to be living this fabulous life, with my health intact, surrounded by wonderful family and friends.  I do believe much of what I have is due to others who fought for it.

Freedom, safety, protection, democracy, justice…  I have done little to earn these rights, which is a direct reflection of my gratitude.

This Memorial Day, I’ll be thinking about how grateful I am.  To those who did the hard work: a thousand thank yous from my heart, mind and soul.