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As Americans Celebrate Memorial Day, Rep. Harrigan Issues a Sobering Reminder

Virginia Grace McKinnon

As the country celebrates a long weekend with time at the beach, family cookouts, or maybe even 15% off at a Memorial Day sale, Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., is asking Americans to remember the price that has already been paid for their holiday weekend.

“Memorial Day is a time of sadness, and it’s where you remember those who actually gave their lives in service to our country,” Special Forces veteran Harrigan told the Daily Signal. “It’s a day of remembrance; it’s a day of somber sadness.”

He added that Americans should “relish in the great blessings” the United States of America provides, but also “realize that it didn’t happen on its own, and a lot of people paid a very steep price to provide that experience.”

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Harrigan is a decorated Special Forces war veteran with two Bronze Stars. He served multiple tours in Afghanistan and is a graduate of the U.S. Military........

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