As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, let’s take a moment to look beyond the backyard cookouts, the road trips, and the day off from work. Let’s pause to reflect on the true meaning of this sacred day.

Memorial Day is a time to remember.
It is a solemn reminder of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. These heroes laid down their lives so we could continue to live in a nation founded on freedom, truth, and Godly principles.

Behind every fallen soldier is a family who continues to carry the weight of that sacrifice every single day. Their pain doesn’t fade with the passing of time. While the rest of us move forward, they are left holding tightly to memories, photos, and the echo of voices forever silenced. Today, we honor them too. The mothers and fathers. The sons and daughters. The spouses. The friends. Their strength and endurance deserve our deepest respect and unwavering gratitude.

Our country was born with the intention of freedom for all, rooted in the belief that we are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights.
This truth is written into our founding documents, defended in every generation by brave patriots, and kept alive by those who still believe that liberty and justice aren’t just slogans—they’re sacred.

The Constitution isn’t just an old piece of parchment; it’s a living contract sealed in blood, sweat, and sacrifice. Every soldier who died in defense of it deserves more than just a moment of silence. They deserve a nation that’s vigilant, principled, and unafraid to stand.

So let us not grow complacent.
Let us not roll over in the face of growing threats—whether they come from outside our borders or from within our own gates. The freedoms we enjoy today came at a cost, and it’s our duty to protect them with courage and conviction.

We have been, are, and will always be one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Let’s never forget what that means.

This Memorial Day, as we remember the fallen, may we also rise to the challenge. Let their legacy remind us of who we are and what we stand for. Together, in unity and resolve, we can restore the balance, revive our values, and carry forward the banner of freedom they fought so hard to defend.

To the heroes who gave all—we remember you.
To the families who carry their memory—we honor you.
To the future—we fight for you.

God bless you all, and God bless the United States of America.

What We Can Do Today

This Memorial Day, don’t let remembrance end with reflection. Let it move you to action.

• Visit a local memorial or cemetery. Lay flowers, read the names, and speak them aloud. Let no hero be forgotten.
• Reach out to a Gold Star family. A kind word, a heartfelt thank-you, or simply letting them know their loved one’s sacrifice is remembered can mean more than you realize.
• Support veterans and active-duty families. Whether through donations, volunteering, or simply checking in, your support matters.
• Teach your children. Pass down the stories of our nation’s heroes so the next generation understands the cost of freedom.
• Stand up for our Constitution. Speak the truth. Live it out. Vote with conviction. Be the kind of citizen worthy of their sacrifice.

Freedom is not inherited—it’s preserved by those willing to fight for it and upheld by those brave enough to live it.

This is our time. Let’s rise to the occasion and honor the fallen by the way we live, lead, and love this country.

Until next time,

Matt