It’s a three-day weekend for most – the “un-official start of summer”; full of parades, family get-togethers, good food, blockbuster movies, fireworks…

I’m taking a different path today, and will not be providing any cooking tips or menu suggestions – we all know how to throw a picnic or cookout, and I hope yours is a huge success. But my goal today is much simpler.

Please take a moment of quiet somewhere amidst all the gaiety and grilling to recognize what the day is really about – remembering those who have served, and are currently serving our country. Raise the flag, say a prayer – but in some way honor all those men and women that we owe so much to. Saying “thank you” is the least we can do, and a responsibility we should live up to.


(originally posted May 2008 - it warrants repeating)