While you are out grilling or enjoying sales this Memorial Day, please take a moment to remember the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our liberties.

• American Revolutionary War (1775-1783): Approximately 25,000 American deaths.
• Civil War (1861-1865): Estimated 620,000 to 750,000
• World War I (1917-1918): About 116,516 American military deaths.
• World War II (1941-1945): Approximately 405,399 American military deaths.
• Korean War (1950-1953): Around 36,574 American military deaths.
• Vietnam War (1955-1975): About 58,220 American military deaths.
• Gulf War (1990-1991): Approximately 294 American military deaths.
• War in Afghanistan (2001-2021): About 2,448 American military deaths.
• Iraq War (2003-2011): Approximately 4,431 American military deaths.

Their heroic actions will always be remembered in our hearts.