Please remember the real reason for Memorial Day. As the wife of a military man earlier in life (when we first got married), and seeing my son's friends join the military now, seeing the struggles they fight for and through, especially as they lose their friends and brothers and sisters. It's about appreciating those who have already died to guarantee the freedoms that so many of us take for granted. We need to understand the importance of appreciating our military men and women.

Memorial Day isn't just another holiday for meeting with our families and having an extra day off from work. It's about supporting our troops and military personnel who risk their lives everyday. It matters not what politics you believe in or who you might vote for in the next election, you must have respect for those who choose to serve our country and have died in that pursuit.

On this Memorial Day 2007, I wish you love and peace.

May you have a wonderful, happy, and healthy holiday!