Happy Memorial Day weekend, everyone.

Don't forget what Memorial Day is really about.


The War on Terror doesn't hit home for a lot of Americans. While it goes on every day for those that are involved, it's easy to forget it's there for the rest of us that are at home. Take this weekend to remember those who went above and beyond.

Here you can see the fresh paint for Staff Sergeant Zimmerman. If you ever see me wearing a red bracelet, it is for him. This picture was taken during my second deployment to Iraq in 2006.

I'm not here to gain anyone's sympathy. I just would like to remind everybody what this holiday is about: Memorializing those who have skin in the game.