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Well, the title is pretty much the post for the week, and you’ll notice the lack of an exclamation mark in the title this time, which I think is only appropriate given the occasion. In many ways, we ought to be thankful for holidays like this one, especially when our modern sensibilities are ill-tuned to sobriety and somber reflection. However you commemorate this day, I only have three recommendations for you:

1. Be respectful.
2. Be reflective.
3. Be thankful.

For my own part, I think I’ll dedicate this post to my late grandfather, Emory Reamsnyder, a Navy man himself and a most cherished individual. Here’s to you, Papa.

By the way, if you’re looking for an appropriate read today, I’d suggest this one from the WSJ.