Memorial Day Observance

Today I will be visiting my loved ones that have passed on, including and especially, my sweet daughter Sophia. I know so many view today as the opening day of Summer and it includes family parties and celebrations, but I want to make sure we also take a moment to remember the valiant and heroic individuals who have given everything to give us the freedom we enjoy.

I’ve visited the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C. a few times and it humbles me each and every time. Here are a few of my favorite quotes inscribed in the granite monuments: