Memorial Day at The American Legion

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last weekend, as much of America lit up their barbecues and put on their favorite swimwear to enjoy the festivities of the three-day weekend, the country also paid homage to the source of the holiday: the men and women who lost their lives serving their country. Indeed, the celebrations of Memorial Day are bittersweet, as we celebrate the great freedom we are allowed in our country, and mourn the price that was paid for it. This stark contrast between hap