Memorial Day

Memorial Day is around the corner. Everyone will be enjoying cookouts, ball games, and the day off from work. How many will take time to stop and remember those who have fallen in this war and past wars? This is what the holiday is for. It is for remembrance and for celebration. For remembering who they were in life. For celebrating their bravery and sacrifice. I am sure everyone knows someone who has fought and died for this country. Have you ever thought about what it was like for them? Storming the beaches at Normandy starring up at the German guns? Going through the streets of Baghdad not knowing what is a bomb or a dead dog? Standing on the deck of your ship watching a Japanese torpedo coming your way? Or taking aim on the "enemy" during the Civil War knowing your brother or father is on the other side doing the same?

So before you bite into that dog or burger, stop and think. Say a little prayer, make a toast or visit the local memorial. These men and women deserve to be honored.

Going down without a fight

I was not surprised the Caps lost to Pittsburgh. As a Caps fan losing to Pitt is a way of life. I am surprised that the boys in red just rolled over. Never did I think they would just lay there and let Sid kick them in the face. But that is what happened. Does anyone know why it happened? There was no hate. There was no hate in this series. No anger. Early in the season, when there was hate, the Caps spanked the Pens. In this series...nothing. So much for the big rivalry. It was the playoffs. You don't skate around the opposition. You skate through them. Another point, outside of a couple of guys, the defense sucked. This off season, the Caps need to get better on D and find someone with a little sandpaper in his soul. Dale Hunter where are you.