As we approach Memorial Day, we must always remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.  From those men who lost their lives fighting for our independence in the 18th century, to those who fought to keep our union in tact in the 19th century, to those who fought for the freedom of our allies in the 20th century, and finally to those in the current century fighting those who want to destroy innocent people, we owe them all a debt that we can never repay.

There was an editorial in today's Wall Street Journal urging all Americans to visit our military cemeteries overseas.  I had the privilege of going to Normandy about 3 years ago, and it was an experience I will never forget.  Seeing these Americans buried in France makes you realize that our guys have not only sacrificed themselves for our freedom, but for that of so many throughout the world.

There are more opportunities than ever to visit these historic sites.  Normandy, for example, can be visited not only when traveling the roads of France, but can also be accessed from cruise ships and river cruises.  There is a lot to see there, and it can easily be a full day between all of the landing sites and memorials.  And what could be a better way to honor our fallen than to go stand on their final resting place?