The Start of Summer

I hope you all had some time this weekend to share moments with family and friends and relax in the sunshine. Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and since this year our summer promises to our busiest yet, we're happy to take the opportunity to enjoy some family time at the Chadwick Lake house.

With all the fun, it's sometimes easy to lose sight of what really should be celebrated this weekend - all of the U.S. service men and women who have fought and died for our country. For me, the closest to heart and home is the life of a very good friend of mine, Army Sergeant Jason Lantieri, who died serving our country on October 10, 2007 in Iraq. Thank you, Jason and thanks to all of the brave men and women serving our country today.

Jason Lantieri ~ July 24, 1982-October 10, 2007