MEMORIAL DAY 2018: OUR UNFORGETTABLE HEROES

This Memorial Day, we honor the sacrifices of the men and women of our armed forces who gave their lives so that we can live in freedom in the greatest country on earth.  We honor their families and remember that the heroes we lost as a nation are the loved ones they still long for.  We pray that God brings them peace and comfort, especially on this Memorial Day.  Let us also honor and pray for our veterans, for the brothers and sisters they lost on the battlefield.  The memories of war are often difficult to bear for our returning soldiers, but it is a burden that they sustain to defend the values of our country.

Today, we also give special remembrance to those still missing in action or prisoners of war.  There are still nearly one thousand Marylanders missing or unaccounted for from our nation’s wars.  We must never forget these heroes and the families that still hope for closure for their loved ones.

And finally, we honor the final sacrifices of our soldiers whose remains lie in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  While these men and women are unidentified by name, we know them by the valor with which they gave their lives to protect ours.

We will never forget you.