During the Memorial Day weekend, it is often referenced as the beginning of summer with the warmer weather celebrations and people enjoying this opportunity in gathering together. This is actually a time to remember those who have paid the ultimate price in giving their lives in the military service. As we take this occasion to honor our…

Perhaps you have seen the pain expressed through the eyes of parents in the recent tragic loss of so many young people. Our hearts become heavy whenever lives are lost regardless of the circumstances. We seemingly are losing our youth through senseless gun violence and mass shootings, tragic accidents, drugs and overdoses from fentanyl and mental…