As with past Memorial Day celebrations, patriotism and love of country were foremost in my mind. While participating in Lake Bluff's Memorial Day celebration held on its Village Green, tears welled up in my eyes as I listened to numerous speakers, heard stirring patriotic music played by the local high school band, and observed the precision of an Honor Guard contingent dispatched from Great Lakes Naval Base located a few short miles north of my home in Lake Bluff. My tears flowed for those who are unable to recognize the greatness of America, what it stands for, or the sacrifices made by countless numbers of Americans who, over 230 years of our nation's history, made the ultimate sacrifice to protect this nation from harm so "We the People" can continue to enjoy the freedoms we so often take for granted.Remaining teary-eyed, I reflected back to the happenings of this past week. After all the posturing by Democrats in Congress over Iraq war funding, the bill passed with wide...(Read Full Post)