Memorial Day stands as one of the most solemn days of the year, a time when we honor the brave souls who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. When I reflect on my time in Iraq as an 18 year old from Naples, FL, turned US Marine and the losses we endured, I am reminded of the importance of this observance. Weeks into my first deployment, an ambush and murders of four American contractors changed our orders from Stability and Support to offensive operations.