Barbecues will fire up. Pools will open. Welcome to the three-day weekend of Memorial Day. In the middle of family fun and the official welcome of the summer tourist season, please remember that some families are not so happy. They are dealing with the loss of a loved one who served in the military. For…

This Memorial Day we honor the fallen, those who served and gave their life for our freedom. As you fire up the grill and set the picnic table, remember the importance of this day and those who sacrificed everything in service. For me, it’s personal.  My thoughts are drawn to families who’ve experienced loss. I…

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend to play. Yes, it is a three-day weekend and the grills will fire up. And we certainly need some celebration after a very difficult year of loss. But it is a day we recognize those who have died while serving in our armed forces. Honestly, it’s not a day of…

A military funeral is something you never forget. It is sacred and so meaningful. I have experienced it twice in my immediate family. First with my brother, then my dad. Both served their country with honor. Today, we honor the fallen. Memorial Day is a day to honor those who served and gave their lives for our…

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