05/21/2026
USA Memorial Day holds special meaning for my family. Our family story is not unique. My first cousin died in USA military action while I was a child. Being young, I didn’t completely understand death but fully understood our family suffered an ongoing deep sadness.
Many USA families will remember a son or daughter on Monday.
As our country pauses to honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation, our family also remembers another deeply personal milestone, the anniversary of my father’s passing following a long cancer battle. Remarkably, he died on the same date as his own father, 50 years later.
While Memorial Day is about honoring USA military sacrifice, I am reminded of the many legacies we inherit from our family. I’m incredibly grateful for our nation's legacy of freedom, secured by those who served. I’m just as grateful for the legacy my father left, a WW II veteran. He believed in education, working hard, generosity, and shared his deep love for family & community.
Financial support is one form of inheritance which leads to freedom of financial choices. However, the values, lessons, and love we pass on matter just as much, too. My Daddy lived. He led by example, gave of his time, talents, connections & assets, and most of all - he loved fiercely. The “dash” between his date of birth and date of death is full.
I am honored to carry his legacy with me every day.
Denise W. Grove
CFO Support, Inc.|Grove Solurions, LLC are closed Monday for our team’s time with family & friends.
Denise Grove
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