And Peace

"Soldier, rest! Thy warfare o'er,
Sleep the sleep that knows not breaking,
Dream of battled fields no more.
Days of danger, nights of waking."

-Sir Walter Scott

Regardless of how you feel about war, our current state or that of the past, this is their day. Set aside your government grievances and give a moment to someone that gave their life, either soldier or civilian, in the name of freedom. It isn't just a day off from work, a yummy BBQ with family or the first camping weekend of the summer. It may root much deeper in some than others, but it's importance remains the same.

Taps

Day is done, gone the sun,
From the hills, from the lake, From the skies.
All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.

Go to sleep, peaceful sleep,
May the soldier or sailor, God keep.
On the land or the deep, Safe in sleep.

Love, good night, Must thou go,
When the day, And the night Need thee so?
All is well. Speedeth all To their rest.

Fades the light; And afar Goeth day,
And the stars Shineth bright, Fare thee well;
Day has gone, Night is on.

Thanks and praise, For our days,
'Neath the sun, Neath the stars, 'Neath the sky,
As we go, This we know, God is nigh.