05/25/2026
Today, I'm asking everyone who reads this post to take a moment and remember that Memorial Day is about so much more than scoring good deals on sales, getting a long weekend off from work, boating, backyard BBQs, or relaxing at the beach.
This photo, taken at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, is a powerful reminder of the true meaning behind today--sacrifice, loss, valor, and remembrance.
Memorial Day is a day to pause and reflect on the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom, and to honor the families who carry that sacrifice with them every single day.
Today, I'm especially grateful to those near and dear to me who chose to serve: my dad, Bob; my brothers, Bob and Brian; my father-in-law, Lou; my Uncle Pat; my brother-in-law, Shel and my sister-in-law's dad, Tom. Although none of them were lost in battle, all of them stood as brothers in arms with some who were. They served this country with courage and integrity.
May we never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice, soldiers known and unknown, and may we carry their memory with us no matter where we are or how we spend this Memorial Day.