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Memorial Day

Hope everyone has had an enjoyable holiday weekend.  We took the opportunity to take the day off and spend time with our families.

As we enjoyed each other today, we also took the time to reflect and remember our friends and family who have served in the armed forces to protect our freedoms.

My father spent WWII in the Figi Islands as a medic, while Jeff's dad, Jim flew B22 bombers in Europe and India.  Although they are no longer with us, we are very proud of the years they dedicated to the service of our country.  Jeff himself served in the National Guard for several years.

I also have two brothers who have served, my oldest brother Charlie, in the Army and my brother closest to my age, John, who served in the Navy.  I just want to say Thank you not only to our family, but to every man and woman who has served and is serving our country in the armed forces.

We must not forget FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE.

~Mary