February is typically known as the “Love Month” because of Valentine’s Day. Even though there are other holidays mixed in, Valentine’s Day still takes center stage. But for me, I am always reminded of another V-Day as well, Victory Day at the end of World War II.  That war, like every conflict our nation has been involved in was also about love; love of country, love of right, love of democracy, love of freedom and love of our fellow man.

We also remember the sacrifice made by those who have answered the call to serve; the sacrifice of separation from family, the sacrifice of personal comforts and sometimes even the sacrifice of their very lives.

The Bible tells us about sacrifice as well.  Jesus said, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.  Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” This month let us spend a moment of time remembering our brothers and sisters who loved our country enough and loved us enough to lay down their lives. Bask in the freedom in which we live; paid for by the sacrifice of our friends, our nation’s warriors.

Now Post 232, let us take that one step further and join together as we visit our local veterans who do not get out anymore. This Valentine’s Day Garner American Legion Post 232 will meet at 2pm at North Pointe Assisted Living Home on Aversboro Road. We will once again love on our local vets and remind them they are not forgotten. Won’t you join us? –Brian Rietvelt, Post Commander