To all the families who have lost loved ones in the line of duty, know you are on our minds and in our thoughts today. "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." We pay tribute to those who knew the risks, who knew the odds, and who marched onward. Their love and devotion for their fellow man and their unswerving loyalty to their nation is an inspiration to us all.

This Memorial Day, we remember the fallen, we honor our heroes, and we salute the families who sacrificed so much so that all of us might enjoy our freedom. If you’re not a veteran or a part of a military family, take time today to remember and thank those who served.

Home of the free because of the brave,