Today, in the United States, we celebrate Memorial Day. It is a day to honor all of those who have lost their lives serving their country. In a world that seems to be having new conflicts daily, we must keep this thought in mind.

Often, these brave men and women go to war to serve their country knowing what possible sacrifice might await. Those who do not make it home often leave behind a loving family. This family may often have to endure not only the pain of loss, but often financial worries in top of that. If there is one thing we can do to honor the fallen, is to make sure those they left behind are taken care of.

This memorial day, pause for a moment and thank all of those who sacrificed so you don’t have to. War sadly continues, and so do those who not come home. Let us all work together for peace to honor those who did not live to see it.