The one thing about writing a blog for so long is that year after year, you start to repeat things on an annual basis. And, when it comes to Memorial Day here in the states, it’s a holiday that you can quickly run out of ideas for – from a woodworking angle.

I mean, last year, I wrote about the effort that our local woodworking guild was doing to build burial urns for indigent veterans. That article meant a lot to me to write, and I thought it truly captured the spirit of giving for Memorial Day.

Then there was the post I had done about the effort of some scroll saw woodworkers who were taking time to scroll portraits of all the service members who were killed during the global war on terror. This touching tribute is helping families remember the sacrifice made by their loved ones.

I do have to confess, however, that I failed to research something for the article in honor of Memorial Day 2014.  I’m not happy with myself – I should have thought ahead a little more. But, I am glad that I was able to tackle a project that allowed me to properly hang my American flag outside today to commemorate the holiday.

And, this evening, the city where I live is having a ceremony at their Military Court of Honor. It’s something I want my family to see.

Before I sign off, I want to thank our veterans and the families of those brave men and women who gave their lives in defense of our country.