Memorial Day - now that we've partied

A happy Memorial Day to every one. My father and his father both did what they had to do in World Wars II and I. My brother, sister and were fortunate enough to not have to go through the human agony of war. I wish all who have gone before and all those serving for the United States armed forces at this time the best and especially those severely injured or the families of those lost in battle. Many suffer in the extreme long after they have left the battlefield and some do not receive all of the care they need and deserve.

I offer the following places I have donated to as possible places you could assist in helping our soldiers and their families. Disabled American Veterans can be reached at P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250, or at http://www.dav.org/spring.

The Freedom Alliance helps the children of fallen soldiers, and features concerts at theme parks in the U.S. each summer. Sean Hannity and Oliver North host the events, which will be held at Houston, Dallas, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Cincinnati, Atlanta and Jackson, NJ (Six Flags) this summer and feature performers such as Lee Greenwood, Michael W. Smith, Charlie Daniels and Billy Ray Cyrus and the cost, at Six Flags New Jersey at least, includes a day in the amusement park. You can donate, even without attending the concerts at Freedom Alliance, 22570 Markey Court, Suite 240, Dulles, Virginia 20166 or at http://www.freedomalliance.org/.