The Ultimate Sacrifice
May 24, 2009 by Geoff Petrie
Early this morning, while jogging thru the byways of the Delta complete with its resplendent vineyards and waterways, my thoughts turned to our national celebration of Memorial Day. This day stirs memories of my father who served honorably in the 1st Marine Division in World War II. He enlisted in his late 20’s to go serve and protect his country. Along with so many others who have been described as the Greatest Generation, he put at risk our greatest asset as human beings - the gift of life. While he survived the war, cancer proved to be an even more lethal enemy. He died in his early 40’s when I was 10 years old. A few years ago on the eve of another Memorial Day, I made a video to commemorate all of those past, present, and future who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we all enjoy. The images are current but the feelings are timeless. From my heart to yours, have a blessed Memorial Day.
– Geoff Petrie
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Thanks for your personal reflection, Geoff.
Thanks Geoff for giving honor to the Veterans in our Armed Forces. The Fans Appreciate that.
Thank you Geoff. Along with all the access you've given us fans lately, we appreciate your reflection on Memorial Day too.