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How can it be Memorial Day weekend already? This holiday marks the unofficial start of summer, and it’s a time to reflect on the sacrifices of our fallen heroes. In my latest blog, I share my mantra of living with Wild Abandon – joyfully gathering with friends and family – and the importance of honoring Memorial Day. Check out my blog for more insights and reflections.

Customers are expecting emails during Memorial Day weekend. However… Don’t let your brand forget what Memorial Day is all about. Here is what we are doing: 1) Emails start going out today and carry through Memorial Day. 2) Offers will be decent, but we are NOT a discount brand. This is not one of our “sale pillars” and will not be treated like so. 3) Every email will be thanking our veterans, those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice, as well as all dogs who served! 4) 10% of all proceeds during the weekend will go to The Warrior Dog Foundation. #3 coupled with #4 > #2 Sales are great. Boosting revenue is awesome. Watching orders flow in is phenomenal. But being a good human being wins every time. Don’t forget that. Don’t forget what Memorial Day is all about.

Honoring Memorial Day: Reflecting on Sacrifice and Service Memorial Day is more than just a long weekend. It's a solemn occasion to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication ensure the freedoms we enjoy today, and we must acknowledge their selfless contributions. But how can we, as individuals and organizations, show our gratitude beyond this day of remembrance? How can we support our veterans and their families year-round? I invite everyone to share their thoughts and experiences: How do you commemorate Memorial Day in your community or workplace? What initiatives have you found meaningful in supporting veterans and honoring those who have fallen? Join me in reflecting on the true meaning of Memorial Day. Let's exchange ideas and commit to actions that honor and support those who have served our nation. What are your plans for Memorial Day, and how do you ensure that its significance is honored in your life or organization? Let's come together to remember, reflect, and make a difference.

Do you know the importance of this important holiday? Do you know the difference between Memorial Day and Veteran's Day? If not, take just a few minutes and spend it with us as we talk about the differences between these two holidays.

As I reflect on our celebrations of Memorial Day and D-day, I am so humbled. Countless brave, selfless Americans sacrificed everything to protect our freedoms and the American way of life. I am so thankful. Today our freedoms are not being used to have robust debates to bring about positive change. Instead, they are being used to polarize, divide and tear our nation apart. You are either "for us" or "against us." If you are "against us" then you are the enemy. Instead of tolerance we have mocking, ridicule and outright hatred. Where is tolerance in this? Tolerance does not mean I accept, celebrate and endorse your view point or personal lifestyle choices. Rather, it means I can disagree with your view or choice and still respect you as a person and treat you with the common courtesy and respect that all deserve. Tolerance is a fundamental by-product of individual rights and freedoms, yet it is lacking in today's society. Our brave military sacrificed everything to preserve our way of life. Today we have people who have never served or sacrificed anything for anyone doing everything they can to destroy our way of life. What has happened to our nation? It must break the hearts of our veterans. May we as a nation reflect on this and relearn common courtesy, decency, tolerance for and respect of others. May we use our freedoms to make our communities and nation a better place to live for all, not worse.

Honor a Veteran for Memorial Day On this Memorial Day, I am honoring my Uncle Romie who was a cook in the army. He was a Forest Ranger and dressed up as Smokey the Bear to do education programs for the local community. He would climb the fire tower and look for forest fires in the national forests. His fire tower was like the one in the photo. Uncle Romie looked for something to laugh about because he reported me to my Mom for hitting boys with my red purse on the playground in elementary school which was across the road from his fire tower. I know he saw this as a random act of kindness for the boys on the playground and for me, too. I did stop the behavior after my Mom explained this would limit my supply of purses. The biggest win you can have for your organization or business is to focus on what value your strategy creates for your customers, employees, and community. Like Uncle Romie, finding the good in things and the value you bring to others is one of the keys to developing your strategy. The value is in the eyes of the beholder. What can you start doing to communicate your value to the person you are presenting to or serving? What can you stop doing that does not add value to the person you are presenting to or serving? What new strategy can you create to honor a veteran in your community? What is a random act of kindness you can do today to honor a veteran in your life? #strategy #OwnYourValue #MemorialDay #RandomActofKindness Photo of a Fire Tower in East Texas.

As we observe Memorial Day 🇺🇸, we take a moment to remember and honor the heroes who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Their courage and dedication inspire us every day. 🌟 #EventProfs, today is more than just a day off. Let's come together in gratitude and respect. 🙏 #MemorialDay #MemorialDay2024 #InEvent #EventPlanning #EventManagement

Happy National Flag Day!! If you are interested in knowing the origin of "Flag Day"? Please read my blog! Also, we are giving discounts to military personnel, veterans and their families when listing with D'Angelo Realty Group. Contact info within the blog!

"Honor the dead. Serve the living” is the War Memorial Center’s motto. It’s a succinct, powerful phrase that occupies every waking moment of Dan Buttery's life, and perhaps when he sleeps as well. Read more about Rotarian and President & CEO of the War Memorial Center Dan Buttery in this latest "People of Action" profile written by Jeff Smoller here: https://bit.ly/3QwLTmE

Happy Friday! As many of you know, this coming Monday marks Memorial Day here in the United States—a time when people pause to remember and honor those who have given their lives in military service. While this day may be a distinctly American observance, the spirit of remembrance is universal. In the U.K., Remembrance Day falls on November 11, honoring military members who have died in the line of duty. Similarly, in Argentina, the Day of the Veteran and the Fallen in the War of Malvinas on April 2 serves as a time to honor their national heroes. Such days remind us that many nations have set aside time to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, reflecting a universal respect and gratitude that connects us all.   ‣  Reflecting on Memorial Day leads us consider the profound impact of those who have served and the lessons we can learn from their dedication and spirit. Across the world, countless men and women have laid down their lives to pursue freedom and peace. This shared history, though marked by the horrors and tragedies of military conflicts and wars, also brings to light the resilience and courage of the human spirit.                    ‣ What can we learn from them? First and foremost, the importance of service to a cause greater than oneself. Whether on the battlefield, in our communities, or within our company, the concept of service drives us to work not just for personal gain but for the betterment of all. It encourages us to think critically about how we contribute to society and support one another. ‣ We can also recognize their sacrifices by striving for excellence and integrity in everything we do. Our work here might not compare to the gravity of military sacrifice. Still, we can honor their memories by ensuring our efforts and initiatives aim to genuinely improve our communities and environments.                 ‣ Lastly, the harsh realities of war remind us of the preciousness of peace. As a global team, we have a unique role in fostering understanding and cooperation among diverse groups. Let's embrace this responsibility and strive to be ambassadors of peace through our corporate culture and the services we provide, promoting collaboration over conflict in every interaction.