This is for my readers in the United States.

I hope each and every one of you has had a wonderful three day weekend. I pray that you, your families and those you care about are well, and I wish them continued happiness.

Some will remember that I am a U.S. Navy veteran, and that my wife is Active Duty Air force. I don’t advertise this, it’s a path that we followed, and neither one of us expect accolades for what we’ve done in service to our country, or what we might do.

I would like to ask you to take a moment to remember those who have fallen to defend this nation. The list of names is far too long, but each and every one of the people on the list, whether they gave their lives in peace or in war, did so knowingly. It’s in the oath that we took on the day we joined the service, and it becomes a part of what and who we are for our entire lives.

I write this because I noticed something today. The Food Network is all about “Grillin’ and Chillin’”, My local Ford dealership is all about selling a car, and Turner Classics Movies is all about war movies that feel good at the end. But only my local radio station has asked for remembrance, and that’s what this day is all about.

Please take a moment. It’s all we’ve ever asked. Nobody thinks of themselves as a hero. The heroes usually don’t get to come home with the rest of us.

I’ll get off my soap box now. And I really do hope you all had a great weekend.