Remembering Memorial Day

Here in the U.S. Memorial Day is a lot of things… the unofficial start of summer, part of a three day weekend, a day many people spend on the lake, at the beach, or in the backyard cooking up hotdogs and hamburgers, eating potato salad, and spending time with loved ones. All those things are excellent ways to celebrate the day, but the real reason for the day is to remember all the soldiers who have died in the service of our country. Enjoy the sunshine, the brats and beer, and the company of family and friends, but take a moment to pay your respects to those who gave their lives so you could do all those things.