Yesterday, I traveled down to Washington DC to visit the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, along with the veterans from VFW Post 8946 in Woodcliff Lake.  

It was a moving experience, and one that I won't soon forget. I had the opportunity to meet many brave soldiers who have sacrificed so much for their country, along with their loving families.  Many of the young men had been injured by IEDs, and yet, they still expressed their willingness to return to the battlefield and continue fighting to restore freedom on foreign soil.

These men and women were inspiring to me, and the visit with them offered a stark reminder of just how lucky we all are to have these brave soldiers out there defending us every day. They cannot be forgotten or taken for granted.