Friday; May 15
What does it mean to sacrifice? I guess depending on the context, it can mean many things, but when I think of it one of the definitions is voluntarily giving up something that others take for granted. It is being willing to live without something so others can find a better life. Using this definition, there are several people who fit into this category inclFuding our Law Enforcement Officers. This is National Police Week, so my thoughts are on the men and women in blue. When I think about them, I am reminded that it is an honorable profession, but I also have to remember that it is a life of sacrifice – and not in just the most obvious way. We are all too aware of the dangers of the job and the number of officers who die in the line of duty; but sacrifice extends well beyond this. Officers sacrifice by working when most of us are sleeping. They sacrifice by being on duty when we are recreating. They sacrifice by missing holidays and special family events. Yet, when I think ...