1.  Read about the author John Ellsworth and about his son Lance Corporal Ellsworth at justinellsworth.com and militaryfamiliesunited.org/blog/tag/10.

2.  Suggestions for Memorial Day by Armstrong Williams posted at Townhall.com: "do something different this weekend. Visit cemeteries and place flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes. Visit memorials and fly U.S. Flags at half-staff until noon and pledge to aid the disabled veterans, widows, widowers and orphans of those that died in conflicts and wars."
Also, consider writing a note of support and encouragement to a soldier.  The following websites can help get you started:

• MilitaryFamiliesUnited.org  (formerly FamiliesUnitedMission.com)
• AMillionThanks.org
• AnySoldier.com
• OperationFirstResponse.org
• OperationGratitude.com
• AmericaSupportsYou.mil