And so Summer begins

at the fair. ‘This nation will remain the land of the free

only so long as it is the home of the brave.’

~Elmer Davis

’I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. 

I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.’

~Abraham Lincoln
Freedom is never free.  ~Author Unknown
’How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes.’

~Maya Angelou
’Lord, bid war's trumpet cease;
Fold the whole earth in peace.’
~Oliver Wendell Holmes
’The patriot's blood is the seed of Freedom's tree.’

~Thomas Campbell
’Better than honor and glory, and History's iron pen,
Was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men.’
~Richard Watson Gilder    

   Sunday Citar   Memorial Day weekend is a great beginning to Summer.

There is the joy of having off from school and work.

There is the christening of barbeques all over the United States.

There is the parade, and the carnival and the abundant happiness,

but most of all, there is the intense honor

we all share as we remember and celebrate

the men and women who have served

and continue to serve our country.

We are richly blessed.

What members of your family

have served in the military?

My Uncle Don, Uncle Ray, and Uncle Rich

and best friend David have all served in the army.

I try to say thank you every time I see a man or woman in uniform.

I am deeply thankful for the service they provide.