QUOTE: "We should give our lives to stem the threats within our country as they give their lives to stem the threats abroad." —Mark Vanvalin, pastor of Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church, encouraged attendees at a Memorial Day ceremony in Spring Arbor, Mich., to protect American values at home just as soldiers protect us abroad. Pastors across the country participated in Memorial Day festivities yesterday. [mlive.com, 6/1/10]