Memorial Day 2020

It’s hard to believe that Memorial Day Weekend is already here. We always think of Memorial Day as the true arrival of summer, a busy season when many of the people and families we are fortunate to serve are excited to be settled in before the new school year and cooler weather arrives.

This year is undoubtedly different for all of us. Hopefully you and those close to you are healthy and have thus far experienced minimal impact – health-wise and economic – from COVID-19. Our wish for you; rest and relaxation on this long Memorial Day Weekend. If the weather cooperates, the air will be filled with the smell of BBQs and the sound of kids playing, a fortunate reminder of how much we still have to be thankful for.

During this Memorial Day, please hold in your heart and mind those families throughout history who have paid the ultimate price for the freedom we enjoy. Although the gatherings will be smaller in 2020, those who have fallen in service to the military should not be forgotten among our safe, socially distanced celebrations this year.

Sadly, we do not have to look far into the past to remember those who have died. Right now, there are those in our community whose sons, daughters, husbands, and wives will not be joining them this year. We encourage you to show your respect and appreciation for those families. Honor them and honor their soldiers to show how grateful you are and what a generous community we live in.

This is also an excellent time to teach our children what Memorial Day means. Why not take an evening to make a connection with them by exploring some websites which talk about the history of Memorial Day (the History Channel is a good place to start).

May your summer be a reward, even this one that will be different for all of us, and Memorial Day a time to recharge and remember the big picture. From our team at the Fiorella Group, all our best to you and yours. Stay safe and please keep in touch.