A sentinel from the 3rd U.S. Army Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) stands guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on May 6, 2021.

As Memorial Day weekend begins, let’s remember what this sacred holiday is all about: honoring the fallen and their families. In the words of President Ronald Reagan: “We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we may always be free.”