This weekend, our country will celebrate Memorial Day.  We'll cook out, relax, and visit with friends and family.  But this holiday weekend is about more than barbeques, swimming pools, and family get-togethers.  As we celebrate the Memorial Day Weekend, let us keep in mind what we are "celebrating" -- those who made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that Americans, and people around the world, would be able to reap the benefits of freedom. Those who fought and died on the battlefield did so to protect our country, our way of life, and our freedom.  It is now our calling, and our responsibility, to ensure that future generations never fail to realize how blessed we are to live in the United States of America. 

This weekend, think about our great country and the freedom we enjoy.  Think about our men and women in uniform, and the sacrifices they have made and are are making for all of us.  Remember those who paid a heavy price in defense of that freedom.  As we celebrate their countless contributions and selfless sacrifice, let us pledge to one another that we will continue to carry that torch of freedom.