Memorial Day 2007

I can't say it any better. Freedom always has a cost. Pray for our young soldiers who are still in harms way and remember what price your freedoms cost. bd.

May 28, 2007

We Dare Not Forget
—Albert Mohler

It all started soon after the end of the Civil War, when the families of the fallen went to decorate the graves of their loved ones who had died in the service of their country. Now, Memorial Day is the national holiday that announces the beginning of summer.

We dare not forget the original vision for this observance. Now, over a century after those first American memorials, we enjoy freedoms purchased and protected with the lives of so many who have worn the American uniform--soldiers, sailors and airmen who gave their lives for their country.

This is a day that should bring gratitude to every American heart. This nation has been defended by those who loved liberty more than life, and freedom more than safety. We honor their memory today as an annual reminder of a debt we can never repay. Keep this in mind as you observe this holiday with your family. Freedom is never free.


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Traffic Jam in Mora

Occasionally we do get traffic jams here. This one was on Hwy 434 right as I got to town.That's the bridge over the Mora river.

Our little community is spread out and small and there are no traffic lights anywhere in town. Most of the stores and the post office are right on the main drag [Hwy 518] though town. Being the county seat, we do have a courthouse. Well, it is now a set of trailers since the old, historical courthouse is condemned. We have a new library in town now. The old one was refurbished and a community college joined in the reconstruction efforts so it's quite nice for the high school students and the community.