Honoring our nation’s heroes

So much more than a three-day weekend

While Memorial Day weekend is often the perfect time to take a short trip or kick off the start of summer with friends and family, it’s much more than a day off. It’s one in which we remember and honor fallen servicemembers who’ve sacrificed their lives to protect our country.

Many also use the occasion to remember loved ones who’ve passed, both military and civilian. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local time, and some lower their flags to half-staff from dawn until noon.

However you observe the holiday – taking place this year on Monday, May 27– I hope you are able to take the opportunity to honor those who have given their all in service to our country. And if you have served in the military, I thank you for your service and the sacrifices you’ve made to defend our nation.

Christine Collins-Schwinger

Co-Founder and COO

Collins Advisors LLC.