Honor and Remember July 22, 2010

This morning I had the great privilege of attending an event at the St. Paul Armory, along with members of the Patriot Guard, to learn about the organization called Honor and Remember. George Lutz, who's son was killed in action has a vision to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. He was on a Minnesota stop as he plans to visit every state in our union with his beautiful, HONOR AND REMEMBER bus.

His website: honorandremember.org states: OUR MISSION -- To establish a tangible national symbol of gratitude, as a visible public reminder to all Americans, that perpetually recognizes all military lives lost in defense of our national freedoms. They have designed a flag to recognise these heroes who have given the ultimate sacrifice.

I had the opportunity to meet three gold star families. This means that their sons or daughters died in the line of duty, serving our great country. It was such a poignant reminder that Freedom isn't Free!...We owe such a debt of gratitude, not only to each one of those who gave their lives, but to the moms, dads, wives, sisters, brothers and children who they leave behind.


Major General Shellato and Lt. Governor Carol Mulneau were among the speakers at toady's event. It was an honor to attend.