"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

Memorial Day in Indiana always means the running of the greatest spectacle in racing. The pageantry and colors of the event are always amazing.

What is even more amazing is to watch around 1/2 million people stand to their feet and cheer as uniformed soldiers march down the straight away carrying our colors. To hear the normally loud and rowdy crowd grow silent as taps is played. To see old men and young men and ladies of all ages wipe tears away as they honor those who have fallen for the sake of our freedom.

Maybe on Memorial Day as we remember our fathers, our brothers, our sisters and our friends that have served their country with the greatest sacrifice they had to offer, we should also take time to remember the greatest hero of all. Jesus Christ who lay his life down so that you and I can take up ours.

My wife and I are preparing to leave to visit the graves of our fathers. One served in Pearl Harbor and the other landing on Omaha Beach. Thank you Lord Jesus for teaching us the true meaning of sacrificial living. Thank you for giving us a chance to live with hope, love and charity. Most of all, Jesus, thank you for our country and our freedom. God forgive America her sins and continue to bless her that she can be a blessing to the world. Amen.