OUR DUTY TO VOTE:  Hey guys – I’m off today, so no full blog.  But I do want to share one thought on the importance of today.  No matter your political affiliation, I believe we’re all obligated to fulfill our civic duty and vote.  That statement is less about the candidates or the issues – I know most of us are less excited about today’s choices than we’ve been in a while.  Instead we should all vote as a tribute to those who have served in our armed forces protecting our freedoms, especially the freedom to vote.  This includes our forefathers who earned our liberty during the Revolution, all the way up to today’s service men and women.

If you think this is overstated take a look at the picture below.  It’s a heart breaker i know, but I think it captures the level of sacrifice our soldiers and their families make.  The best way to honor this commitment is to step into the voting booth.