Today, we remove our hats and lower our heads and reflect on the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and ordinary citizens who died fighting for freedoms of the United States of America. They gave the greatest sacrifices so that we can enjoy the simplest of acts, such as free religion and free assembly. This newspaper is eternally grateful to veterans, for freedom of the press is among the many cherished American freedoms.

Thank you.

Perhaps one result of high gas prices is that fewer people will be taking trips away from their homes. Most ceremonies took place this morning. Hopefully, it was a good opportunity for many who normally don’t attend cemeteries on Memorial Day to do just that.

If you didn’t, why not fly your U.S. flag as a show of support? If you don’t have one, go purchase one this coming month and be ready to fly it on the Fourth of July.

Here is a handy guide for displaying the U.S. flag. Please display the flag on Page 2 horizontally: