05/25/2026
Today, Salem Animal Hospital is closed not simply for a holiday, but for a sacred remembrance.
We honor the men and women who laid down their lives so that others might live in freedom — freedom to worship without fear, to raise families in peace, to pursue purpose, and to dream beneath the banner of liberty.
Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that the blessings we often take for granted were purchased at a tremendous cost. Every flag waving today represents a life surrendered, a family forever changed, and a sacrifice known fully only by God.
As we reflect today, may we remember the fallen not only with words, but with grateful hearts and lives worthy of their sacrifice. May we lift up the mothers, fathers, spouses, children, and friends who carry the silent weight of loss every single day.
We also pray for those who are still serving our nation. May the Lord place His hand of protection upon them, strengthen them with courage, surround them with peace, and bring them safely home.
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” — John 15:13
