Admittedly, before Lawton was in the Army we thought of Memorial Day as the start of summer and a glorious three day weekend. For the last eight years it has meant a lot more because we know what it feels like to have a loved one in harm’s way.

For all of you soldiers, veterans, and families with loved ones overseas – be proud, and our thoughts are with you.

For all those who don’t – do something small. Make a donation, volunteer, or call or help a friend who did serve or has a relative doing so. Share that you care!

And to tempt you into a donation, we are offering 20% off all orders from www.littlecolorado.com from midnight Friday, May 27 to midnight Monday, May 30. You can enjoy a nice savings and at checkout choose the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and we will donate 5% of the value of your purchase to SOWF. The promotion code is SUPPORTOURVETS.