Remembering Heroes

We extend our sympathy to the families of the servicemen who lost their life in the recent helicopter downing in Afghanistan.  It is yet another reminder that "freedom is not free."  Each day, every American should recall that our liberty and our safety depends on the courage, skill and sacrifice of our men and women at arms.  We can never truly repay our debt to them.  We can, however, do all that we can to insure that they have the best equipment in full supply, that they and their families are provided with appropriate compensation and benefits, and are provided with appropriate opportunities and respect upon their return to civilian life.