Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. It was first enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war) and was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action. Most people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials.
I do not want to take away from those that gave their lives for our country but I often wonder what it was like for the medical staff. I can't imagine being a nurse during a time of war and seeing all the tragedies they must have encountered. Just thinking about it is enough to make me shiver. I wonder how their psychological status was affected. How they were able to deal with it on a daily basis. Seeing and hearing all the pain of those wounded men and women. Not only do I salute those brave soldiers, I also salute those brave men and women who medically treated them.
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i guess these nurses get their strength from every person they do save!
ReplyDeletestaying on the positive side.. if that is possible.. i salute the medical staff!