Today we are observing Memorial Day in the USA. We acknowledge those men and women who have served in the military to protect the freedom which we hold so dear. They chose to serve and we recognize their fear, pain, loss, courage and honor. Those who have served have guaranteed us our freedom of speech, knowing that some would speak against their efforts.
Thank you, each one of you, who have fought on my behalf.
We not only recognize those who have lost their lives in war, but also those who have served and returned. I'd like to thank my aunt, for her service in the WAVES as a Lt. Commander during World War II. And my brother, who served in the Navy during Viet Nam. And my youngest sister who retired as a Lt. Commander in the Navy, and her husband, who was a Major in the Air Force. Thank you for your service, for all you did to protect and continue our freedom.
And let me not forget the next generation, my niece and her husband and her brother, who all served in the Air Force, and my nephew, who served in the Army. We are blessed with people who were willing to serve. And we were blessed that they came back to us safely.