On this day 72 years ago the bravest of the brave stormed the beaches of Normandy, not for glory or for recognition, but because they believed that it was the right thing to do. Young men who gave their last full measure to insure that future American generations would have the freedom to pursue their happiness.
Today, sadly many in those future generations despise what those brave young men did for them. Not because it was wrong, but only because they have been educated by the enemies of America to believe it was wrong.
They've been led to believe that it was wrong to fight the forces of evil that gathered in the world and caused suffering un-imaginable by today's standards.
While America is not perfect, they believe that only America's evils are worthy of condemnation. They elect leaders who bow at the feet of these same forces and make apologies to the evil they wrought on the world.
It saddens me to see these young people so enamored with their own importance that they can't see the beauty of what The United States of America has done for the world.
I lay blame directly on my generation for failing to raise children who have a sense of purpose and a deep appreciation for what they have been given. For not knowing that it's noble to point out your failings while fighting to correct the failings of others.
Not all young people fall into this category, and perhaps it's wrong of me to lump them all into it, but a great many of them are so totally unaware of the historical truths that have given rise to today's evil it rather breathtaking when you think about it.
So on this day of remembrance, I faithfully remember all those young brave men and women of all races and creeds who loved America so much they volunteered to die for her. My only regret is that we've lost that sense of moral purpose that saved the world from such evil.
God Bless this great nation and all who serve her faithfully.