Well to pause over this weekend to remember all of those that have died through the history of our nation.At so many critical points in the course of human events men and women have stepped forward and endured tremendous hardships working for the common good.They were of every color ,race,ethnic background and some were straight and others gay. It made no difference where they came from because they were bound to each other by their commitment to the land they loved.Many of us are not serving in the military, but we should honor their sacrifice by working together to make this land what the Founding Fathers intended.The memory of this holiday should not be stained by petty fighting over partisan positions, but rather a clarion call for service to all. We have been blessed beyond measure to live in freedom ,and the price for our way of life is continued commitment to work toward the Vision that this nation aspires to achieve.