Letter: Memorial Day also about honoring values, family
Memorial Day is indeed in honor, remembrance and gratitude of the sacrifices of departed military service members (“Save Memorial Day for fallen service members,” Star-Advertiser, Letters, June 11). But it is also in honor of the fundamental values of country, freedom, privilege and family that all service members represent.
In that sense, as a veteran having lost friends and classmates, I give thanks also to all family members who serve in a myriad of capacities at home and in communities.
The “In Memoriam” the letter suggests as an addition in the paper is already present in spirit. Many families enjoy their lives in keeping with the hopes and wishes of those departed and fallen — and those who continue to give us their gift of service to flag and country.
Sam Hashimoto
Mililani
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