05-30-2016, 12:49 PM
Aloha, Tink! This is such a profound post... Mahalo.
Today, many are enjoying the sun, the beach, barbeques, and ohana, thankfully. Many have given their life for these moments. That is who I was thinking about today, Tink...All those who gave their life for what we call "freedom" in this country.
Also thought about their families, and their sacrifice. About their mo'opuna who will be told stories about those who were heroes. There are so many heroes who live right here in Puna. Bless our soldiers/ warriors, who gave the ultimate sacrifice, for us.
Leaving you all with this, a tribute to our heroes. Mahalo ke Akua, e na Aumakua, e na Kupuna. And all who served in their own right.
The National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C. 2016, PBS Presents (4 hours long, FYI):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTNNU7qzcWc
This statement below also represents truth:
For us, warriors are not what you think of as warriors. The warrior is not someone who fights, because no one has the right to take another’s life. The warrior, for us, is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. His task is to take care of the elderly, the defenseless, those who cannot provide for themselves, and above all, the children, the future of humanity.
Mahalo nui to our soldiers, for your sacrifice. Mahalo, again, Tink, for the post. Aloha to you, as always.
JMO.
P.S. Apologies for sounding a tad somber, but today, in my mind, is for reflection, and being thankful for all who served our country.
Today, many are enjoying the sun, the beach, barbeques, and ohana, thankfully. Many have given their life for these moments. That is who I was thinking about today, Tink...All those who gave their life for what we call "freedom" in this country.
Also thought about their families, and their sacrifice. About their mo'opuna who will be told stories about those who were heroes. There are so many heroes who live right here in Puna. Bless our soldiers/ warriors, who gave the ultimate sacrifice, for us.
Leaving you all with this, a tribute to our heroes. Mahalo ke Akua, e na Aumakua, e na Kupuna. And all who served in their own right.
The National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C. 2016, PBS Presents (4 hours long, FYI):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTNNU7qzcWc
This statement below also represents truth:
For us, warriors are not what you think of as warriors. The warrior is not someone who fights, because no one has the right to take another’s life. The warrior, for us, is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. His task is to take care of the elderly, the defenseless, those who cannot provide for themselves, and above all, the children, the future of humanity.
Mahalo nui to our soldiers, for your sacrifice. Mahalo, again, Tink, for the post. Aloha to you, as always.
JMO.
P.S. Apologies for sounding a tad somber, but today, in my mind, is for reflection, and being thankful for all who served our country.