Memorial Day weekend is here — the unofficial start of summer in Arizona. Which means triple-digit temperatures, crowded lakes, and at least one person trying to fry an egg on the sidewalk “for science.”
But more importantly, Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives serving our country and protecting the freedoms we enjoy every day. We’re incredibly grateful for their sacrifice and for the families who carry that sacrifice with them.
Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971, but its origins go back to the years following the Civil War, when communities would decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers — which is why it was originally called “Decoration Day.”
Today, many people celebrate with BBQs, travel, pool parties, and time with family. Arizona alone sees hundreds of thousands of people head north, hit the lakes, or escape the heat for the weekend. Somewhere between Phoenix and Flagstaff there is currently a guy towing a boat way too fast while wearing flip flops and optimism.
Whether you’re traveling or staying close to home, we hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.
And if your weekend activities somehow result in a sore back, stiff neck, or “I’m too old to wakeboard” injury… we’ll be here next week.
Have a great afternoon,
Joy, Jen, Kim, Kathy, Coloradas, Maxfield, Dr Shriner and Dr Ring
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