Patrick Filler

It’s Not to Late to Say Thanks

Photo by John Moore, Getty Images

The Atlantic’s excellent In Focus blog ran a collection of photos for Memorial Day and the picture above really struck me. There are many people who deserve our thanks today and not all of them have served directly for a branch of the armed forces. The families of our servicemen and women bear a tremendous burden — and they are just as deserving of our gratitude on this holiday weekend.

To Bob, Gabe, Zach, John, Kevin, Jay, Joe and Art — and their families: Thank you.