Memorial Day

First and foremost today - a big thank you to all the servicemen and servicewomen, as well as our police force and fire departments who put their personal safety on the line every day for the safety and freedom of others.

I have to say what an honor it was for me to shake the hands of all the veterans I saw in wheelchairs at BWI airport on Saturday morning.  It was very emotional for me to look them in the eyes and thank them for their service in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.  Each and every one of them had a very firm handshake...