Appreciating Memorial Day

Yesterday, I took the opportunity to tell Daniel why we celebrate Memorial Day. That despite what he saw around him, it wasn't about sales at the stores or barbecues. I told him that as Americans we celebrate Memorial Day to remember people that gave their life defending our country and all that we stand for. So we watched a couple of Memorial Day videos on YouTube and did some Memorial Day-themed coloring.

On Sunday night, Sarah and I caught on television the National Memorial Day concert in D.C. featuring Lang Lang and Katherine McPhee as well as a moving oral tribute given by Katie Holmes and Dianne Wiest. I am reminded that regardless of what your views of war or the particulars around why our armed forces are fighting in certain locales, all of us as Americans owe a debt of thanks for those who serve, and especially those who gave all.

Thanks to all of you who serve with pride.