Commentary: Memorial Day Is A Solemn But Treasured Holiday

Dear Friends:

Memorial Day is a solemn but treasured holiday. More than just a day off, it’s one of the few opportunities we set aside to celebrate selflessness — a quality our culture doesn’t often encourage — and express our gratitude. The men and women who have given their lives for our freedom deserve our utmost respect.

This Memorial Day is especially poignant since it marks the anniversary of the tragic flooding that claimed the lives of too many of our friends and neighbors. Today, I mourn their deaths and those of all who gave what Abraham Lincoln called “the last full measure of devotion.”

There are several events in our community to honor those courageous men and women:

Dripping Springs Flag Ceremony

When: May 28 at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Phillips Cemetery
Ranch Road 12 South at FM 150
Dripping Springs, TX 78620

San Marcos Memorial Day Event

When: May 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Veterans Memorial
Hopkins Street and Riverside Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666

Wimberley Memorial Day Open Pro Rodeo

When: May 28-29
Where: VFW Arena
401 Jacobs Well Road
Wimberley, TX 78676
More info here

Red, White and Blues on the Falls

When: May 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Cypress Falls Event Center
1 Woodcreek Circle
Wimberley, TX 78676

More info: Come enjoy some live music, delicious food and other activities as we celebrate the service of our men and women in uniform. More information and tickets available here.

USAF Central Texas Wing Open House

When: May 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Airport
1807 Airport Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666

More info: Check out historic aircraft and vehicles from World war I and II. Free for the whole family. More information available here.

Knights of Columbus Veterans’ Breakfast

When: May 30 at 7:30 a.m.
Where: St. Martin de Porres Church
26160 Ranch Road 12
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Dripping Springs Memorial Flagpole Ceremony

When: May 30 at 11:15 a.m.
Where: The Triangle
130 East Mercer Street
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
I wish you and your family safe travels and a blessed Memorial Day weekend.

Sincerely,

Jason Isaac