If you're like most people, you'll be taking advantage of the long Memorial Day weekend and that's fine- as long as you also remember the real and sobering reason behind Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a day to honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice and died while serving in the United States military.

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So, between whatever it is you're planning to do this long weekend, why not take some time to recognize our troops and their families this Memorial Day?

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