Memorial Day

I'm not going to talk today about the history or the origins of Memorial Day, I just want to take a moment to remember those who have served our country in times of war. Many have given their lives over the years to ensure our freedom, as well as freedom for others the world over. There are also many who have gone to serve, and come home again, and worked the rest of their lives to provide for their families, and hopefully, make the world a little better place for all of us. My wife's grandfather was in World War II, and my Uncle Happy (Harold, but everyone calls him Happy) was in Korea, while Uncle Tuffy (Ervin) and Uncle Buzz both went to Vietnam. Thank God that they all came back in one piece. Too many others were not so fortunate. I looked back at my family history in High School and found those of my ancestors who fought in the Civil War, and even all the way back to the American Revolution. Today is a day to remember the sacrifices that men and women have made in the service of our country, and to say "Thank You" for the freedoms we all enjoy because of it. We can't know for sure how differently history might have played out if we hadn't defeated the Nazi's and the Japanese Imperialists in WWII, but it's a pretty safe bet that the USA might not have survived in such a world. So, to all who have served, and to all who have died, Thank You!