Flags Of Rememberence

   Every Memorial Day weekend here in Murfreesboro, the Noon Exchange Club sets up the "Healing Field". This a huge area that they block off and set up a display of  800 flags in tribute to the men and women who have given their time and for some their lives to serve our country. Anyone who would like can sponsor a flag in honor of a service man or women they know personally or just any random soldier. Once a flag is sponsored, a soldiers name, picture and brief bio is placed on the flag for visitors to see. The proceeds from the flags benefit the Murfreesboro Exchange Club's charitable programs like child abuse prevention, college scholarships for local high school seniors, and other community wide activities.
   I visited the healing field today to donate to their cause but also to honor all the soldiers who have proudly served our country. The picture above really doesn't do it justice. It is all so overwhelming and a lot to take in. I walked up and down the aisles reading about different soldiers and thinking about all those in my family who have served. My grandfather, brother, several cousins and uncles are veterans and some are still currently active members of the military. I am so grateful for all that they have done and continue to to do. If you are here locally, you should try and visit the healing field today or tomorrow. It's a small act of kindness to acknowledge and reflect what so many have sacrificed for us.