The Patriot Guard Riders donated wreaths to adorn the Global War on Terror Memorial, located near the entrance of Fraine Barracks in west Bismarck. This memorial honors any North Dakota soldier who gives the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the rest of us in this ever-important war.

I have been doubly proud of this memorial not just because of the honor it bestows on these brave soldiers, but also because it acknowledges the Global War on Terror. President Obama and his lockstep liberals are too pusillanimous to acknowledge the threat of evil against the forces of freedom. This memorial shows that North Dakotans have the sack to stand up and call it what it is: a Global War On Terrorism. Period.

As you celebrate this Christmas with your family, please be mindful of the soldiers’ families who will be celebrating with loved ones absent. In most cases, they’ll have someone special deployed away from home. In some, however, they won’t have any more Christmases with that person. This memorial stands as a testimony to that. It isn’t just the soldier who sacrifices; it’s everyone they love and who loves them. If you or someone you love serves in our military, I’m grateful for what you give on behalf of your country.