For many of us, next Monday signals the beginning of summer. Grilling outdoors, camping, vacation plans, lounging by the pool, final exams, graduations, and new beginnings. Yet, I urge all  of us to pause for a long moment to remember those brave men and women, who throughout our Nation’s history, have willingly stood in harm’s way, fought, and died in support of our country’s freedoms, ideals, and values.

We owe an immense and growing debt to these heroes and their families for their sacrifice.