Growing up Memorial Day weekend was always the launching of summer. The pool opened and school was winding down or had just ended. Now as an adult, I recognize the true reason behind Memorial Day. It is a day to remember those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives while in the Armed Services. It differs from Veterans Day when we pay tribute to those serving and those w...ho have served and are currently alive as well as remembering those that have died.Memorial Day as an adult is still a fun weekend that feels like the launch of summer however now I take time on Monday to remember those in the military who have died in service to their country. I say a thank you prayer for them, their families and I include a thank-you for those who are first responders here that have also given the ultimate sacrifice; the police and fire fighters.