Remembering the Cost of Freedom

Remembering the Cost of Freedom: A Memorial Day poem

By Satina Tolman  For many, Memorial Day now marks the start of summer days, Of crowded camps and barbecue smoke drifting through the haze. Storefront windows flash their signs in bold and blinding red, “Mattress Sale!” the banners shout in letters brightly spread. The highways fill with travelers, the lakes with laughing sound, While rows of silent marble stones stand watch across the ground. And somewhere there’s a mother with trembling hands …

Remembering the Cost of Freedom

SPRING HILL – On Memorial Day, our nation remembers the fallen soldiers who gave their lives to preserve our freedoms. The Charles E. Murray American Legion Post 186, located on Cortez Boulevard, held a ceremony honoring their sacrifice on Monday. The American Legion’s honor guard opened the proceedings by presenting the colors. Post Commander Pat Sharpe reminded the audience of the holiday’s purpose before the honor guard fired off a salute for…