To the families of military veterans, men and women from every branch of the United States military and Merchant Marines on whose shoulders we now stand tall: We pause to remember that they paid the ultimate price for our freedom in country, community and family, safety and security. Members of the Armed Forces served in defense of our nation, guarded our borders and protected our airways so that we might have a sense of safety and security. They stood between injustice and justice at various educational institutions so that the quality of life will be lifted and the standard of life will become evident.