Memorial Day

This Memorial Day (Monday, May 29, 2017) I have found a new meaning to Patriotism. Yesterday driving home from New Hampshire I was greeted with the vision of the American Flag hanging from a construction rig's crane flying high over highway I-93 South followed by a quarter mile of parked construction rigs flying the American Flag full mast on the vehicles' antennae.

Today while I was dropping a friend off at their home, I passed the every business in the town of Bourne, Massachusetts, along Route 28 South (MacArthur's Blvd) decorate their lawns with 100's even 1000's of American Flags. The vision brought tears to my eyes because even when we are living in somewhat chaotic times, my fellow Americans still thank the men and women of the military for their service. They also haven't forgotten the soldiers who died protecting our right of freedom.

So today as I prepare to go to work on Memorial Day, I thank each man and woman in the Service for their daily sacrifices. I remember their Brothers and Sisters-in-Arms who lost their lives in the Line of Duty. I thank the Veterans of the Military for their time served.

I also keep their families in my thoughts as they too have to make sacrifices. It's not a secure feeling wondering if you are ever going to see a loved one again, because they are going out to do their dangerous but selfless job.

So I ask that if you are reading this please remember while you are barbecuing why you are celebrating this holiday. This holiday isn't about getting drunk it's about remembering our fallen.heroes so please celebrate responsibly.