Memorial Day

I saw a bumper sticker today at a Memorial Day barbeque: "Support Our Troops: They've Been Through Enough Fire Already!"

Damn straight, I thought. Here's to all of you who serve our country- we support you, we love you, and we miss you when you are not at home. My little job selling mortgage loans does not quite measure up to providing security and being a force for freedom around the world.

To those on the right, do not let "supporting the troops" blind you to criticism of their leaders. To the left, do not let criticizing the leaders blind you to the heroism of our troops. To all of us, today provides an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice that has been made by so many to provide the life we enjoy today. Memorial Day is more than just mattress sales, family events and the seasonal opening of swimming pools. It is about the reason we live in a nation free to do these things, to spend our time thinking of these diversions. That reason is the bravery and honor of those who came before us.

Duty, Honor, Country- thanks guys. We owe you all a beer when you get home. It's on us.