On Memorial Day, BBQ's , family get togethers, a quite day at the lake with your son or daughter, a family sit down in front of the TV watching a documentary on the Normandy Beach landing; are critical platforms that that bring recognition, reflection and preserve the gratitude that we feel for the sacrifices of our war dead.

Memorial Day, one day a year to appreciate a gift given, to bring home our fallen and thank them; even if home is only in our hearts.