How could one not admire a man like Michael Yon. He has sacrificed so much to send to us real time information and photographs from Iraq. His tribute to Memorial Day was touching and yet fact filled (the good and the bad) as always.

Memorial Day weekend is upon us. I am out here in Anbar Province with Task Force 2-7 Infantry. The area around Hit (pronounced “heat”) is so quiet previous units likely would not recognize the still. There was a small IED incident this morning, and the explosion was a direct hit, but the bomb was so small that mechanics had the vehicle back in shape by late afternoon. Calm truly has fallen on this city.

Dishes are appearing on rooftops and people are communicating more freely. During today’s prayers, one mosque announced that divorce is bad and that parents should take care of their children. One mosque cried about Christians and Jews, while yet another announced that Al-Jazeera is lying and people should not watch it.

While we remember those who have paid the ultimate price in their sacrifice for this country, may we also take a moment to thank those who have or are currently serving. May the Lord continue to watch over and protect not only our military members but all those like Michael Yon who are giving of themselves.