The Cost of Freedom: Remembering Their Ultimate Sacrifice

Every year on Memorial Day, we pause to honor a profound truth: freedom is never free. It is a gift bought at the highest imaginable price, paid by the generations of servicemen and women who laid down their lives in defense of our nation.

These brave individuals stepped forward to protect our liberty, our values, and our future. They left behind families, dreams, and communities, trading their tomorrows so that we might enjoy our todays.

Remembering them requires that we live our lives worthy of their sacrifice. Today, we express our deepest, eternal gratitude to the fallen heroes of our armed forces. Their courage is our shield, and their legacy will never be forgotten.

As you gather this Holiday weekend with family and friends or spend a quiet day at home, please take a moment to honor these brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom. Also, keep our active service members in your prayers for their safety as they serve around the world, ensuring our freedoms continue.

Fraternally,

Ed Thompson

President, Teamsters Local 776