Posted on June 7, 2022

On Memorial Day 2022 in Granby, I had the honor to speak following the parade about the meaning of this day. The remarks are reprinted below. For a video of the speech, please click here. My speech is preceded by a beautiful rendition of our National Anthem by Greg O’Brien, at the 16:00 minute mark, and the speech begins at the 20:00 minute mark.

“Today, we remember and renew the legacy of Memorial Day, which was established in 1868 to pay tribute to individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice…