Happy Memorial Day 2025

I love that my father served in the Coast Guard for over 25 years, which is over half of my life. It has given me an appreciation for everyone who served and serves… and their families. Memorial Day is the reminder of those who’ve chosen to put country before self with the result being the loss of their life. What a sacrifice. What humility. I’m grateful to still have my father and I admire him in so many ways, one being his commitment to protecting the country during his service time. They all do what they do so we can enjoy having freedom to live how we want without much fear of warfare. I’m grateful today to even have the option of a weekend with family at a small beach in Florida. There was a boat parade with flags flying and here’s one of my favorite pics when we set up on a pier to watch the boats go by…