Memorial Day

As I write this from a hotel room in Raleigh, North Carolina, I realize Memorial Day has become synonymous with lacrosse for me, as my daughter has played in a tournament on this weekend for several years now.  For others, this weekend has become connected to a number of things – family cookouts, the start of summer, and much more.  It is important, however, to not lose sight of the fact, that Monday is a day to recognize and remember those that have given their lives in serving in the United States Armed Services.  As I have shared before, this is something very personal for me, for I am the namesake of my uncle, Richard Johnson, Uncle Dickie, who at 19 years of age, gave his life at Mutter’s Ridge in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam on August 10, 1969 – 4 years to the day before I was born.  While I often wonder what it would have been like to known him, I always take a moment on Memorial Day to think of him and those who gave their lives so that I could enjoy mine.  I hope that you will also take a moment on Monday to remember those who have given it all for us to do things like play lacrosse and enjoy the start of summer.

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