Our country pauses on Monday to remember the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice to this nation.

As always, I implore you to make Memorial Day more significant than a simple day off work or the supposed “unofficial start of summer.” …

A few years ago, Gallup reported that fewer than three in 10 Americans knew the actual purpose of Memorial Day. This may contribute to why some veterans believe the public doesn’t understand their stories and issues.

There is no excuse for such disconnect.