The Greatest Generation and Patriotism

Our society is changing every day more so because members of The Greatest Generation are no longer around to guide us. Most were raised during the depression and fought in World War II. Their hardships were beyond belief and our admiration fades as our focus turns to world events. Time marches on.

I can’t imagine the sacrifice my parents and grandparents made during World War II and extending today to our hero’s serving in today’s military.

I can’t imagine graduating from college one day and the next day, enter the military. Training to protect freedom around the world and not return home for 4-years. Today, we would consider this an inconvenience and for The Greatest Generation – a duty.

Before it is too late, talk to a member of The Greatest Generation and listen to their stories, pride, and patriotism which are unparalleled. As the greatest generation shrinks in numbers, have you passed along their memories to your children and grandchildren? 

The torch always passes to the next generation but if the next generation doesn’t know our history or of the sacrifice of our own family members, how will they know what freedom really means? 

Patriotism of The Greatest Generation never faded but our patriotism displayed after September 11 did not last.

During the 60’s and 70’, our country went through a transformation that affected our patriotism. We did not regain our sense of patriotism until the first gulf war and then September 11. We are back to the 60’s because we are being guided by those that influenced the change.

What are we missing that pulls us together as a nation; a hero, a role model or a leader?

Our Hero’s are always humble.

Our role models invest in us.

Where are our leaders?

Complacency has overshadowed patriotism.

Technology has overtaken interpersonal engagement.

When we are caught between the sword and the wall, we will rise to the occasion.

However, the Greatest Generation will not be at our side for they have passed the torch to us. It is a shame that we will wait for a tragic event to stir patriotism when we must protect our freedom every day!

Freedom to worship

Freedom of the press

Freedom of speech

Freedom to vote

Everything we do every day is predicated on our freedom.

Thank you to all that have served and are serving in our military. God Bless you all.