05/25/2026
Some of my earliest memories are attending Memorial Day ceremonies with my parents and grandparents, standing quietly beside veterans, hearing taps play, and learning that freedom is never free. This morning, I had the honor of speaking at Wichita’s Memorial Day ceremony as we remembered the heroes who gave their lives in service to our nation. In a time when division often dominates our attention, Memorial Day reminds us of a deeper truth: E Pluribus Unum — out of many, one. The men and women we honored today did not give their lives for a divided America, but for a united one.
Their sacrifice calls each of us to something greater than ourselves. We owe our freedoms, our communities, and our way of life to generations who chose duty, courage, and country over comfort. Today, we remember them not only with gratitude, but with a renewed commitment to live worthy of the sacrifices they made. God bless the memory of our fallen heroes, their families, and the United States of America. 🇺🇸
