Of Honor and Rememberance
Memorial Day on Kwaj is pretty much like any other memorial day in CONUS, except maybe a little scaled 
back. We have no big parades, but we do have a band, and even Pipes and
Drums. And a sweet rendition of “Amazing Grace”. For most is is just like home with a day off to relax or do chores. I think it is pretty amazing itself to hear the Pipes out here in the Pacific on an island, but it is my third year of the ceremony and although I’m used to it I look forward to it. Yes we have boy scouts here, and girl scouts. Which brings back memories of the fun I had as a scout in troupe 21, back in Colorado Springs. Oh, those were the days. Learning to camp and hike, survival skills and some great snowball 
fights. Here I’m sure it is a dream come true for a scout. Fishing, swimming and diving, all in a foreign country and culture. The stories they will tell, when they are my age!
The guest speaker gave a great speech reminding us of the price that is being paid even as I write this blog. He singled out two soldiers, and told their story … lest anyone
forget. It is all a little more personal when you get to know the whole story of men and women who are called, who serve, and who give their all. It is the right thing to do to honor those who serve others.
Yes the speech was passionate and interesting, but try as he might the speaker did not hold everyone’s attention.
Thats all I have for now….
