05/25/2026
For 67 years, I have lived in the greatest country on Earth — a nation built on freedom, sacrifice, faith, grit, and the courage of men and women willing to stand for something bigger than themselves.
Today, I simply want to say thank you.
Thank you to every veteran, every service member, every first responder, every patriot, and every American who helped preserve the freedoms we too often take for granted. Because of you, I was able to raise my daughters in a land where they could grow to become strong, proud patriots who love this country and understand the value of liberty.
Thank you for the right to dream, to work hard, to fail, to stand back up, and to become the best version of myself. In America, the only limits on our dreams are the ones we place on ourselves. That is a gift unlike any other.
I am grateful for every sunrise over this beautiful nation, every flag waving in the wind, every freedom earned through sacrifice, and every opportunity this country has given me and my family.
May we never forget those who paid the price for our freedoms, and may we always fight to preserve this great nation for the generations still to come.
God bless America.
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Memorial Day is more than just a holiday — it is a sacred reminder to all of us of the incredible cost of freedom. We honor and remember the more than 1.1 million brave Americans who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending this nation and protecting the liberties we hold dear. Their courage, selflessness, and love for this country will never be forgotten. May God bless each and every one of them, their families, and the United States of America.
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— Terry L. Herndon
