Smith, Schaefer Speak at Tyler Memorial Day Ceremony

TYLER — Sheriff Larry Smith and state Representative Matt Schaefer did their part Monday to honor those who lost their lives in military service. Both spoke at Tyler’s annual Memorial Park observance on Memorial Day. Smith says it’s important to “keep their memory alive and to thank them, thank their families for the ultimate sacrifice they’ve made to make this nation what it is.” He added that everyone should honor fallen military members “all during the year and not just on Memorial Day.” Schaefer says, “Their past sacrifice presents us with a challenge for today: what are we doing with the freedom bought with their blood? Do we value our neighbor’s freedom as much as our own? We must honor their sacrifice with renewed devotion to the values that make america great.”