I went to the Memorial Day Ceremony at the City of Lubbock Cemetery today http://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/memorial-day-service-at-the-historic-city-of-lubbock-cemetery-on-may-30-2016. It was a simple ceremony, and very brief, about a half hour. The guest speaker, Colonel Dave Lewis, United States Air Force (Retired), talked about everyone who puts their life on the line for their country, and that they pay for their service "in the currency of blood." I thought that was a very interesting way to talk about the ultimate sacrifice that is made by many of our freedom fighters: military, police, and other first responders. It is an accurate description: because even if these freedom fighters do not become injured or die during service, they are putting their lives on the line every time they respond on behalf of our country. They risk their blood. Every time.
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