For love of country they accepted death...

Happy Memorial Day! I know many people probably spent today hanging out with family, eating good food & soaking up the sun, but I hope that none of us forget the true reason we celebrate this holiday. Let's remember all the brave men *cough, my brother, Ryan VanderLugt :)* and women that help keep this country free, and especially those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

My husband participated in a triathlon downtown this morning, and they set up a memorial across the street. Such a sobering sight to see...