Memorial
Day is a special occasion when we take time to honor and remember our
fallen heroes, those in the United States armed forces who made the
ultimate sacrifice in the service of this great country. It is a
time when we not only remember their sacrifices and mourn their departure, but
also celebrate the spirit with which they served and reflect upon their
contributions in making America, truly, the land of the free and home of the
brave.
In the
words of President Abraham Lincoln, it is the job of the living to “take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure.” We
owe it to the heroes who died and the loved ones left behind to make sure their
sacrifices are remembered and that their service to this nation is always
honored. We dedicate this day to them.
