Freedom, defined as the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants to. This one word describes why we honor are more than 17 million United States veterans and stand by the 1.3 million active duty members for their service and heroism. Without their sacrifices, we as a nation would not be able to enjoy the freedom we have become accustomed to. So from all of us here at Western Mutual…we say thank you on this special day.