Memorial Day is a time of remembrance, and as some have said, to be grateful for those who lived and gave the ultimate sacrifice that we might see a better day.

I was fortunate on both my time in Afghanistan and in Iraq that the units I was with came back with everyone. Other units around us were often not so fortunate. Whether Soldiers or Marines or Sailors that lost their lives, whether it was bullet or explosion or accident, there were far too many that didn’t come home.

Stretching back to the revolutionary war, there are many who have given their everything for a brighter, better future. Remember them, today. Be grateful that such people lived, and pray that there are those willing to make such sacrifices in the future.