Today is Memorial Day,

As we celebrate the beginning of summer, let us not lose sight of the true meaning of the holiday.  It started as Decoration Day, a  day to decorate the graves of those soldiers who died during the Civil War.  After World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam war, the name evolved to Memorial Day with the official name change happening in 1967.

This year, let us remember, with respect, those who died, not only, fighting wars to keep us free but our police and and fire who have died on the streets of our country defending us from the hostile actions of individuals and small groups who have chosen to do us harm.  Let us honor everyone who has given their all to allow us to remain free to enjoy our way of life.

Celebrate?  Absolutely but remember and remain vigilant.  There are always be those who will try to take us down, many for reasons we can not understand.  Let us remember and honor those, most of whom we do not even know, who have given their lives throughout the years for us.

Happy Memorial Day.

Jim