For many people, Memorial Day weekend is about the hot dogs, hamburgers and steaks on the grill as well as families getting together and a day off from work.

This holiday is so much more.  Memorial Day is a national holiday to remember and honor those who gave their lives protecting our freedom and the American way of life.

Enjoy the cookouts and the opportunity to spend time with family, but also take some time to reflect, remembering and honoring those who served us so bravely. They made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom of their families as well as for future generations of Americans.

Thank you for your sacrifice.

Thank you for your service so that we can all live free.

We honor and remember you on Memorial Day and every day.