Dear Friends and Fellow Veterans,
As we approach Memorial Day, there's something I feel compelled to share.
This day is more than just the unofficial start of summer or a long weekend spent barbecuing and enjoying the outdoors.
It's about remembering.
Reflect back on the oath you took when you decided to serve.
You pledged your life to a cause bigger than yourself.
And, you weren't alone.
Countless members of our community have experienced this profound connection, a sense of singular purpose that surpasses any other.
When we transition out of service, it's as if we've suddenly lost that purpose.
That guiding light that once illuminated our path seems to fade.
It's a unique form of loss, one that can feel overwhelming and all-consuming.
However, when the uniform comes off, the service doesn't have to end.
We need to remember that our commitment to serve, to contribute to something more profound than our individual selves, doesn't simply disappear.
This Memorial Day, whether you're grilling in your backyard or spending time with your family, I implore you to take a moment.
Remember those who have fallen in service to our great nation.
Remember your time in service, the trials and triumphs, the camaraderie and the hardships.
But, more than that, remember your purpose.
Remember that you were built to serve, to answer a call greater than yourself.
This is our collective legacy.
And it's a purpose we can continue to pursue, in various ways, long after our time in uniform ends.
What does service beyond the uniform look like for you?
Is it mentoring the next generation, launching a venture that helps others, or finding another way to make a positive impact?
Regardless of your path, remember you're not alone.
We are all navigating this journey together, linked by a shared history, a shared purpose, and a shared commitment to service.
Let's honor those who have given everything on this Memorial Day - not just by remembering them, but by living out the purpose they died for.
What does your purpose look like today?
How are you continuing to serve?
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Leasing Assistant at Wolfson Group, Inc. & Author of The Courage I Learned
3 个月Incredible person, leader and advocate. Kind, loving and caring through & through. I'm honored to know you Beth and will continue to stay in touch. Congratulations on your retirement ?? ????