| Speaker | Time | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day is more than just the unofficial start of the summer. | ||
| It's a reminder, one that hits a little deeper if we actually take the time to think about it. | ||
| Because the truth is, freedom isn't free. | ||
| It never has been. | ||
| The barbecues, the beach trips, the laughter with family and friends, all of it is possible because brave men and women, generation after generation, put on a uniform and stepped into danger. | ||
| And many of them didn't make it back. | ||
| Memorial Day is for them. | ||
| For the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice so the rest of us could live in peace and liberty. | ||
| It started after the Civil War, with Americans decorating the graves of fallen soldiers. | ||
| And it grew into a national tradition of remembrance, not just for one war, but for all who gave their lives in defense of this great country. | ||
| This day isn't about politics. | ||
| It's not about left or right. | ||
| It's not about conservative or liberal. | ||
| It's about gratitude and honor. | ||
| So while you're with your family and friends today, at the park, around the grill, in the pool, watching the kids run around, just take one quiet moment. | ||
| Reflect. | ||
| Say thank you in your own way. | ||
| And maybe remember this. | ||
| The best way to honor those who gave everything is to live a life worthy of their sacrifice. |