This is not a happy holiday, it is a time to somberly reflect on the men and women who gave a life for the Country they loved and respected. A time to reassess why we go to serve and go to war. They all wanted to protect what was precious and valuable to them. The holiday, a three day week end is seen by many to pull out the camper, the toys and have a ripping, beer soaked start of the summer, completely by ignorance or apathy refuse to respect or honor those that willingly committed the ultimate sacrifice. I read a comment on LL’s blog “Virtual Mirage” his post “The Long Weekend,” May 28, 2022 a quote from a commentator named “boron” he stated, ” “Please don’t thank me for volunteering to do my duty to G-d and Country.” Most veterans, myself included do not enjoy being thanked by people, especially who never served. Duty, most will never understand why those that enlisted revere that word. We know we may not come back one hundred percent, or come back at all.