<div><p>Memorial Day weekend is here and it's a time for us to remember those who risk their lives every day for our safety, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. </p><p>How do you celebrate Memorial Day weekend? Most people use it as an excuse to drink, go out with friends, and have a day off work. But too many of us fail to stop and remember WHY we are able to do that. </p><p>Mat Best, a very well-known military veteran online, normally uses his platform to share jokes and humorous content about his time serving. But every once in a while, he shares something inspiring that reminds us all of his past. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Screen-Shot-2017-05-26-at-10-29-09-AM.png" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Screen-Shot-2017-05-26-at-10-29-09-AM_GH_content_550px.png 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Screen-Shot-2017-05-26-at-10-29-09-AM_GH_content_650px.png 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Screen-Shot-2017-05-26-at-10-29-09-AM_GH_content_750px.png 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Screen-Shot-2017-05-26-at-10-29-09-AM_GH_content_850px.png 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Screen-Shot-2017-05-26-at-10-29-09-AM_GH_content_950px.png 950w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Screen-Shot-2017-05-26-at-10-29-09-AM_GH_content_1050px.png 1050w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Screen-Shot-2017-05-26-at-10-29-09-AM_GH_content_1150px.png 1150w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Screen-Shot-2017-05-26-at-10-29-09-AM_GH_content_1250px.png 1250w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Screen-Shot-2017-05-26-at-10-29-09-AM_GH_content_1350px.png 1350w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>American Military News</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>You really need to see this video that shows all aspects of military life and honors those we have lost. </p><div><amp-facebook data-href="https://www.facebook.com/mbest11x/videos/1078166698993663" layout="responsive" height="600" width="640"></amp-facebook></div></div>