I like Christmas and Easter,
the high holy days for Christians,
as well as Hanukkah and Passover,
the high holy days for Jews.

I like Veterans Day,
a thank-you note to those who wore a uniform,
as well as Fourth of July,
a celebration of summer and politicians.

I even like the silly holidays,
such as Valentines’ Day,
a high holy day for romantics and jewelers.
Did you know there is even a National Pancake Day?

But, Memorial Day is so very, very different.
It is the most emotional, the most meaningful.
It is a time to remember the very best of us.
To me, it is THE high holy day!

I will remember . . . I will never forget!