Message from Mayor Barberio

advice on marriage, children and life in general.

We take for granted that our mothers will always be there until one day you have to visit her within your heart and you realize just how special that bond was.

I would like to wish all mothers and to those who especially may be missing their mother’s a very special Mother’s Day.

During this month of May, we will also be honoring the men and women who valiantly sacrificed their lives for the cause of freedom.

It seems appropriate that we honor these two special groups of valiant people in the same month. Courage comes in many forms, from those bravely going off to war to those who bravely watch their loved ones go off to fight a war in an unknown land. They are not fearless; they know the risks, but they rise to look fear in the face and stand boldly in defiance of it.

This month we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this great nation. There are no words that can thank them or their families enough. The best we can do is remember them on this and future Memorial Days.

Somehow it does not seem enough, but it is the only way we can pay our respects and speak of our admiration for their heroism.

Our nation is a better place because of their service and commitment to their country. It may be a small thing, but on Memorial Day look at our nation’s flag flying proudly and remember your freedoms and your blessings. And remember that it is a privilege to live here, in the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Many mothers saw their children off to war and had to put on a brave front to keep their fears in check, so family life could go on.