The Small Circle They Saved, and the Life They Never Got
Memorial Day serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by service members throughout history. The article reflects on the personal choices made by individuals in the face of danger, emphasizing the small circle of those they aimed to protect. It highlights the importance of remembering not just the fallen, but also the impact of their sacrifices on both friends and strangers alike.
- ▪Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day after the Civil War to honor the war dead.
- ▪Service members often make personal sacrifices for those closest to them, rather than for abstract ideals.
- ▪The article recounts the bravery of individuals like Army Pfc. Ross McGinnis and Navy Lt. Michael P. Murphy, who made life-saving choices in combat.
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The Small Circle They Saved, and the Life They Never Got David Manney | 3:08 PM on May 23, 2026 AP Photo/Andrew Harnik It's Memorial Day, and America does what America does: flags will move in the breeze, lawns will get mowed, and meat will hit the grill. Families gather beneath a sky that asks nothing from them except gratitude, and even then, it asks quietly. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); Memorial Day began as Decoration Day after the Civil War, when Americans placed flowers on the graves of the war dead.
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