Memorial Day is an exciting day for most Americans. It's getting close to the time when school gets out. The weather is finally warm enough to play at a park or have a barbecue in the back yard. Many people are enjoying a long weekend and celebrating the start of summer with family and friends. But there are a several out there who are having their barbecue with someone missing. The irony is that those empty seats are the reason anyone is having a celebration today at all. I'm not talking about the holiday that wouldn't exist without our military; I'm talking about a way of life that couldn't exist without them. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a loved one in a war. I have a few veterans in my family, but they will still fill their seats today. I hope I am able to help them understand how much I appreciate their sacrifice. But my heart is filled with love for those families that are missing someone today, and everyday. Whether it was a sweetheart in Would War II, an uncle in Vietnam, or a child in Operation Iraqi Freedom: Thank you. I am overcome by the feelings I have for you and wish there were better words to express what's in my heart. Since there isn't, Thank you.
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