The Memorial Day weekend is coming to a close. The words in the usual speeches at events from coast to cost have faded. The fireworks over cities and towns that were brilliant for a few seconds turned to cinders that quickly drifted to ground. And the dress uniforms of the police, fire and emt's are back in the closet.

The lofty words and promises are just that. It is up to you as a first responder to do your best to make sure that the communications needs for all first responders become a reality.

The hard work begins again tomorrow.