This Memorial Day, we pause. Not just for a barbecue or a day off work, but to truly remember. To remember the ones who stood tall so we could stand free. To honor those who wore the uniform with pride and gave everything—so we could wake up safe in the land we love.

Some were called. Some volunteered. All were heroes.

Memorial Day is not about one name or one battle. It’s about every soldier who put country before self—men and women, young and old, known and unknown—who laid down their lives so our flag could fly high.

Maybe you had a grandpa who served. Maybe you’ve seen the quiet strength of a military mom. Maybe you’ve stood in silence at a gravesite with a little flag waving in the breeze.

Every story matters.
Every sacrifice echoes.
And every freedom we enjoy today is stamped with the courage of those who never made it home.