Today was Memorial Day in the United States. I realize today commemorates those who have given their lives in the service of our nation but I also want to thank the men and women of the United States military who currently serve for doing whatever job our civilian leadership has asked them to do. Regardless of where you fall politically the individual members of our military deserve respect, admiration and our thanks. I don’t care if your a file clerk at Lackland or strapped into a U-2 flying at the edge of space. Thank you for your service to our country and your dedication to a constitution which allows a simple currency trader to pontificate to anyone who will listen. I haven’t done nearly the amount of traveling I’d like to but the countries I have visited solidify just how lucky I am to have been born on a piece of dirt called as the United States of America. Thank you for all that you do, know that you are loved and in our prayers.

If you have thought about doing something to support our troops why not take this Memorial Day as an opportunity to reach out and volunteer? Our military could use the support of every American citizen and there are a number of groups you could help out with. Here are a few links to get you started:

http://www.anysoldier.com/

http://www.opgratitude.com/

http://www.aircompassionforveterans.org/

http://www.operationhomefront.com/

http://www.uso.com/

Or maybe you could just shake the hand of the next solider you see traveling through our nations airports. Tell them personally how much you appreciate their service and the time they have sacrificed away from their families.

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