Thank You!

On behalf of Shades of Blue and those of us who post here, I would like to take the opportunity on this Memorial Day to thank the brave men and women who have fought and continue to fight to protect the freedoms that we enjoy.  We honor the memory of those that have paid the ultimate price with their lives on our behalf and promise to ensure that their death was not in vain.

There is a soldier out in harms way at this time who is a good friend to Shades of Blue. He checks this blog every so often from over in Baghdad where he is deployed.  I would like to thank him as well for the sacrifice that he has made.  

Many of you know James from our childhood.  He was our friend, our teammate, our coach, and for Brian and I someone we considered another member of the family.  

James, there are damn few like you.  We miss you and look forward to your safe return.  Take care brother and we'll see you soon.