A Day to Honor Our Fallen Heroes for their Sacrifice...
Guest post excerpt by Capt Chris Kuehne, USMC (Ret)
'Jocko Willink, whose words carry the grit of a warrior, cuts through the noise. In a May 2025 X post, he wrote: “Memorial Day isn’t about sales or vacations. It’s about the brave who gave all. Honor them by living with discipline and purpose” (@JockoWillink).
In a YouTube video, he expanded: “Remember me the fallen warrior… not for my sake but for yours. Remember what I sacrificed so you can truly appreciate the incredible treasures” of freedom. His call strikes deep.
The Marines and close friends I lost in Iraq, warriors with quick grins and unwavering loyalty, didn’t die so we could chase “Memorial Day Blowout” deals. They believed in something bigger—duty, brotherhood, freedom.
I can still see them, sharing stories under a desert sky, promising to have each other’s backs. Their deaths left a void that lingers, a grief I navigate daily, as do so many veterans who carry the names of their fallen in their hearts.
Yet, their loss taught me that honoring them means living deliberately, making their sacrifice count.
Original Source/FULL Post - https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/05/memorial-day-living-purpose-honor-fallen/
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