05/25/2026
Memorial Day Message
Today, as we gather with family and friends and enjoy the freedoms we often take for granted, I ask our community to pause and remember the true meaning of Memorial Day.
This day is not simply the beginning of summer. It is a sacred day of remembrance for the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our nation. They made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could live in freedom, worship freely, raise our families, and enjoy the blessings we share every day in this great country.
Here in our small town, we understand the values of faith, family, service, and sacrifice. Many of our own families have loved ones who wore the uniform, and some carry the weight of losing a hero who never came home. Today, we honor their memory and the legacy they left behind.
I am humbled by the opportunity to serve alongside men and women who have also dedicated their lives to protecting others. We recognize that our ability to serve this community is possible because generations of American heroes stood in harm’s way before us.
Please join me in keeping the families of our fallen service members in your thoughts and prayers. May we never forget the price that was paid for the freedoms we enjoy, and may we strive to live lives worthy of their sacrifice.
From my family and the entire Police Department, thank you to all who have served, and especially to those who gave everything for our nation.
May God bless the families of our fallen heroes, may God bless our community, and may God continue to bless the United States of America.
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🇺🇸 “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13
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