It is a sign of affection, respect, and gratitude, for those who gave their lives in defence of our country, that communities often erect memorials to the fallen.
Such memorials are often in prominent places, perhaps in the centre of the village, or on top of a hill, or overlooking some beautiful scene.
The above photo is of the Banavie War Memorial near Fort William. In the background you can see the peak of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain. My sister took the photo earlier this year.
The Cross on the memorial symbolises the hope that those who fell will find a place in the Father's house. Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends."
In loving God and loving our neighbour we fulfil the two commands that Jesus said sum up God's direction for our living. We cannot do it in our own strength. Only with God's Spirit within us can we love one another like God loves us.
"God is love. Whoever lives in love, lives in God, and God in them." (1 John 4:16)
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