Lest We Forget

It is those words that I cannot seem to get out of my head as I walk through Arlington Cemetery, on a beautiful sunny morning in May. Miles of white headstones perfectly lined up, row after row, go beyond as far as my eye can see. It is a hountingly beautiful sight. I have to stop for a minute, because on this day, the view seems to have taken my breath away. It is not my first visit to Arlington Cemetery, but it is the first time that I seem to know so many of our nations heroes buried there. I forced myself to stop for a moment to look and to listen. It was early morning, and what I heard were birds singing their morning song, the American flag flying over Fort Myer was flapping loudly in the wind, I could hear the honor guard and the clapping of their horses hoofs as they transported one of our fallen to their final resting place and somewhere in the distance, I could hear a 21 gun salute. It was 8:30 in the morning. Though I did not know who was being buried that day, somewhere deep within me, I was so moved by their valor and their courage. No, I did not know them, but I know many who came before them. I prayed that they were all there in spirit to greet them with open arms. I was reminded in that moment that they are all forever lost to us, yet we enjoy such a great gift from them. Our Freedom...

It is a visit to Arlington Cemetary or a day like Memorial Day that open the gates to our hearts. To be reminded of every person, past and present, who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of Liberty and in the name of Freedom!

It is on this Memorial Day that we, at United Grace, are reminded that the best way to honor our fallen is to serve those left behind. We designed our Gold Star Grace collection with that goal in mind. We hope that all who wear this collection will know that we will never forget and we will never stop trying to find ways to serve them. 

Lest we forget... 

By: Donna Jones