05/25/2026
Memorial Day hits very differently for me.
As a veteran who has lost too many friends, this day is more than a long weekend, cookouts or the unofficial start of summer.
It’s a day filled with memories of brothers and sisters who made the ultimate sacrifice, men and woman who never got the chance to come home but also those we lost long after they came home. They didn’t get to watch their children grow up, chase their dreams or simply grow old.
I think about them often. I honor them and I carry them with me every single day!
Today, I ask that we pause to remember those who gave everything for our freedom and hold space for the families who carry that loss every day.
To those who served and continue to serve, thank you.
To the ones we lost, your sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸❤️