Memorial Day thoughts from "Man on the street"

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Mr. Robert Borden, 374th Airlift Wing inspector general, poses for a photo and declares what Memorial Day means to him May 26, 2011, Yokota Air Base, Japan. "For me, Memorial Day means a day in which we all should remember and give thanks to our nation's true courageous heroes who have answered the call and given their lives to protect us and our way of life. We owe these men and women a debt that we can never repay. Often times, you hear folks say "Freedom isn't free!" Well, I agree. The freedom we enjoy has been paid for with the lives of our men and women in uniform. Always express your gratitude, never take these sacrifices for granted and count your blessings!" (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)

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Memorial Day thoughts from "Man on the street"

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Lance Shirley, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, poses for a picture and explains what Memorial Day means to him May 26, 2011, Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airman Shirley said, "Memorial Day is a day to remember and look back on those who have served and fallen." (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)

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Memorial Day thoughts from "Man on the street"

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Thomas Glasco, 374th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, poses for a picture and explains what Memorial Day means to him at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2011. "Memorial Day is about honoring the memory of our fallen Wingmen, Soldiers, Marines, and Seamen", said Airman Glasco. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)

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Memorial Day thoughts from "Man on the street"

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Capt. Michael Makaryk, 374th Maintenance Squadron operations officer, poses for a picture and expresses what Memorial Day means to him May 26, 2011, Yokota Air Base, Japan. Captain Makaryk said, "Memorial Day is about taking time to honor the sacrifices of our brothers and sisters in arms who have helped shape our nation into what it is today. We owe them a debt of gratitude too large to repay, but Memorial Day is one way to live up to our oath as Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines." (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)

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Memorial Day thoughts from "Man on the street"

Published May 26, 2011