While you take a moment to thank those who are serving in the military today, also take a moment to give love and thanks to your friends and family that are still alive. Life is tenuous, so take every opportunity to enjoy your loved ones.
https://friendfeed.com/itblogger/02be6c80/in-honor-of-my-mother-maria-scoble-who-died-three
http://itmanager.blogs.com/notes/2006/05/_in_memory_of_m.html