Today is not about outdoor cookouts, picnics, ballgames and a weekend away. But all these and so much more are possible because of what this day represents. There are so many angry voices today decrying the value of America - they are for the most part ignorant of history, of valor, of sacrifice, of culture, of the blessings this land has provided. On this day we honor the men and women who gave their lives for this country from the War of Independence, the Civil War, the War to End All Wars, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Wars in the Middle East and so many more hostile encounters across the globe. We give you our thanks.