Remembering all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.
"…And if words cannot repay the debt we owe these men, surely with our actions we must strive to keep faith with them and with the vision that led them to battle and to final sacrifice."
This weekend marks the start of the driving season when Americans can enjoy their hard-won freedom with the classic American road trip.
IER (5/27/22) blog: "Driving, flying, boating, and other transport are necessities, not luxuries, for emotional wellbeing and happiness. Witness the travel boom despite the Green New Deal pricing for gasoline and diesel. The American Automobile Association reports: 'The unofficial start to summer will be a busy one this year as AAA predicts 39.2 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend.' 'This is an increase of 8.3% over 2021, bringing travel volumes almost in line with those in 2017. Air travel continues to rebound, up 25% over last year, the second-largest increase since 2010. With volumes closing in on pre-pandemic levels, AAA urges travelers to book now and remember flexibility is key this Memorial Day weekend.' The entire summer is expected to be travel-busy:"
