Memorial Day

As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, it is important to remember this is not just a holiday that marks the unofficial start of summer. Memorial Day is celebrated to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom. While the parades and celebrations are tributes to the brave men and women who have fought to protect us from tyranny, a lasting and real commitment to peace is the highest honor we can pay to soldiers. In these dangerous times, it is more important than ever to honor those who are on duty right now sacrificing so that we can enjoy a free society. We may not all agree with the policies that have put our sons and daughters in harm’s way, but honoring their service, sacrifice, and commitment is the duty of all citizens.

“We must be prepared to make heroic sacrifices for the cause of peace that we make ungrudgingly for the cause of war. There is no task that is more important or closer to my heart.” – Albert Einstein

As I head out for my traditional motorcycle ride to Maine (hopefully dodging the rain), I always enjoy the unscheduled stops in little New England towns as we wait for the Memorial Day parade to pass.

The weather is not looking that good for the Memorial Day ride, but we have booked rooms at Moosehead Lake and along the coast, so we will ride and try to stay dry. I hope that you have a great holiday weekend!