As many folks go on vacation or gather with friends to celebrate the beginning of summer, it can be easy for us to forget what this weekend is about. Memorial Day is really a day set aside to remember those that have lost their lives while serving in the US military. And when we forget to honor those fallen men and women then we also forget the blessing that they gave us.
There are people all around us who have lost close friends and relatives in the fight for our freedoms. And this day is the day for us to slow down and grieve with them and honor those that spilled their blood so that we could be free. Today we extend our heartfelt thanks to those who have served in our nations defense. For those that have lost a loved one in the line of duty, we grieve with you today as we honor their memory.