let us not forget · i know the freedom i have in this country was paid for with blood and sacrifice. my grandfather fought in world war ii, but i have never lost anyone to a war. though i have not experienced your grief, i can only imagine it, my heart goes out today to those of you who have. i will not forget your sons and daughters, your husbands and wives, your mothers and fathers. i honor you all, not only on this memorial day, but every day that i and my family live free because of you.