My wife and I attended a Memorial Day ceremony this morning. The local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter conducted the program. The keynote speakers were a Marine Lt. Colonel from Camp Pendleton and a 92 year old man who commanded a landing craft during the invasion of Iwo Jima. Following the ceremony, we were privileged to speak with one of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen (the highly decorated Army Air Force unit comprised of African American servicemen).

Such moments remind us of the cost of the freedom that we enjoy. I give thanks for everyone whose sacrifice has made it possible for me to be typing this message.