Memorial Day

      On this day, we commemorate the fallen -- soldiers, sailors, Marines and aircrew -- who died in service to this country.  Take a few quiet moments away from the cookout and the TV to bring them to mind.

      -- A yearly annoyance are the chirpy, well-meaning people, from TV morning-show hosts to nice folks at the supermarket, who make a point today of thanking veterans and current military personnel for their service.  Oh, there's no harm in it, and it's a good thing to think the people you can; but this is a day for those who are beyond thanks, for the ones who went and did not return.  They are too easy to forget, a heavy price paid in blood and lost potential.