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Icom’s Memorial Day Tribute 2023

As the rhythms of daily life ebb and flow, there comes a moment each year when the nation collectively slows its pace to remember and honor the indelible sacrifice of our military men and women–Memorial Day. Jim Hanshaw, Icom’s South Central Territory Manager, shares that this isn’t simply a day off from work, a…

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As the rhythms of daily life ebb and flow, there comes a moment each year when the nation collectively slows its pace to remember and honor the indelible sacrifice of our military men and women–Memorial Day. Jim Hanshaw, Icom’s South Central Territory Manager, shares that this isn’t simply a day off from work, a chance for a beach getaway, or an occasion for a backyard barbecue; it’s a profound acknowledgment of lives willingly offered up in the pursuit of liberty and freedom, a freedom we often take for granted.

Some communities, like the small town of Pontotoc, Mississippi, immortalize their fallen heroes in enduring stone–a poignant reminder to all of the ultimate price paid by some of its sons and daughters. Ray Novak, Senior Sales Manager at Icom, grew up in Pontotoc and explains these engraved names are more than just a piece of history; they echo a personal narrative intertwined with the larger American story. With a son in the Air Force, the sacrifice that this day represents takes on an even more profound meaning to him.

So, as the holiday weekend approaches, Icom America collectively pauses to reflect on the extraordinary sacrifice that affords us our ordinary lives in this country.

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Hi, this is Jim Hanshaw with I Com America. And as the weekend approaches, we look to celebrate Memorial Day weekend. And while plans are being made by many for a day at the beach, maybe a bar you or just time spent with the family. This is a day of great importance and significance. Memorial Day is the day that we and remember the men and women that served our country and paid the ultimate price with their lives so that we might live in a free America today. Stop. Remember and honor those that serve. Thank you. Memorial Day for many as a weekend where we celebrate those who pay the ultimate sacrifice. For those who have lost loved ones every day, is a memorial day. For this memorial day, I want to honor friends from my hometown of Pontotok, Mississippi. A small town in Northern Mississippi deep in tradition has a monument in the court square with a list of names. I remember being a teen in seeing the monument as I would cruise around the court square like many teens growing up in the eighties. It was difficult to see the importance of this monument at that time. Now as an adult, with a son serving the Air Force, that list of names becomes more precious to me. While my career took me away from the small town, social media has made the world much smaller, and I get to see the pain of those who have lost sons and daughters to the tragedy of war or while serving our My mind and heart truly understand the fear parents and loved ones feel. Such a small community with so many willing to serve and give all for our freedoms. Thank you for your sacrifice, and may your protection and sacrifice always be remembered. To me, Memorial Day is an opportunity to pause our busy lives and reflect on be human sacrifices to bore and to honor those service members that have fallen. Memorial Day is the day that we get to remember those who may be ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Thank you. Hi. I'm John Paul from Icom wishing you a safe and relaxing memorial day weekend as we remember and honor the sacrifices that were made for our freedom. Hi. It's Tim Thomas. I'm really glad to be able to honor my friend Ron Hayes of Memorial Day this year. Ron was nineteen when he was killed in Vietnam. He was a few years ahead of me in high school. He was a great wrestler, a great guy. Came from a great family, and we're still sad that he's not here. So let's think of our servicemen that are out there now and the ones that have passed and honor them this memorial day. Thanks.

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