The Joint Ball

I feel lucky to live in America. There are many other places I could live where I would never be able to own my own business or even work at all, vote, or even say what I want.

Often times I think most people take for granted the reason that we have all this freedom. There are a lot of people who have defended our country and our comfy way of life and there are many who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. It's something we should be thinking about on Memorial Day, rather than just focusing on cook outs and traveling. I admit that I have taken this for granted for most of my life. I now work around many of the people who are willing to die for my freedom and it has opened my eyes. There aren't many people willing to do that. Military service isn't for everyone- it's not for me- I'd run and hide in a war. I'd like to thank everyone who has taken that oath not to run and hide, but to honor and defend. I recently photographed an event for some of these great people who put service first.Don't these guys look feirce? I'm biased though- orange is my favorite color plus I just love this couple. This is one of the nicest men you'll EVER meet.A few of the proud spouses.

We did a few fun pictures too.

Happy Memorial Day! Take some time to think of all those serving our country and remember those we have lost doing so.