This past week marked Memorial Day across the nation. It marks a day to remember military personnel who died while in service. Although I haven’t lost anyone in a service-related incident, this girl has many family members that have served in the Armed Forces, with the privilege of having married one. It was hard to acclimate to being a military wife at the age of 19. Not only was I lucky not to lose him during his service, but the opportunity presented itself to find personal patriotism. When we are young, even in our 20s, it’s hard to think about those that have laid the foundations of the nation; after standing side by side with those in the Armed Services, it helps to shed more appreciation for who they are as individuals. There are so many stories to choose from about soldiers going to war, coming home, and suffering with a slew of issues from their experiences, not to mention those who have lost their lives and families upon return. My veteran husband was lucky enough to…