By Dr. Mark Hendrickson
, The Patriot Post - If there ever was a day in the American calendar that invites reflection, it is Memorial Day. As we pause to remember and honor the hundreds of thousands of our compatriots who have laid down their lives while serving in our armed forces, I invite you to ponder two points... First: On Memorial Day, the American flag is to be flown at half-mast until noon, then raised to the top of the flagpole.