How They Spent Their Dash

Between the dates of a grave marker, a dash separates the birth date and death date. At a funeral, the dates are always mentioned but it’s the dash between the dates that really matters. The loved ones of those lost in the line of duty know what that dash means. It’s not fame, money, or even being a hero but how they lived. This Memorial Day, remember those who died for our freedom and how they spent their dash.

Step Ahead

Memorial Day is observed annually in the United States on the last Monday of May. It originated after the Civil War and honors all Americans who have died in all wars. As a marker, it typically marks the start of summer vacation season while Labor Day marks its end. It’s the end of school for many. Some have graduated and some are starting their career. It’s a time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. It’s a time to remember the lessons of the past for each day that goes by gives us another day of recorded history we can model after or learn from or share with others.

I received an email a while back from a friend and in this email was a story of a lady who had started a long time ago to plant one daffodil at a time in a field. Now…

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