Thank you to our American Veterans -- and a giveaway winner!

Let's begin today's post with the importance of our Veterans. We couldn't enjoy the bountiful freedoms we have without them and their sacrifice. All gave their time and courage, and some gave their lives. To all of them we are grateful and send thoughts and prayers of thankfulness, prosperity and peace for them and their families that stand bravely beside them. It is because of them that we can proudly be an American company.

I love what Colleen, one of our Root employees, posted today, "Not everyone can be selfless, that's why they are known as Veterans. Remember that." We will.

Next - how about a winner? Your comments to "Your American Experience" giveaway were awesome! Thank you so much for sharing and putting your voice out there. We want to hear from you, so keep joining in the conversation!

Every comment is a great sentiment to being American, but we only have one candle to give this time. We simply picked a winner at random, and the winner is Christi! It just so happens that she mentions veterans in her comment too:

"One of my favorite things about living in America is freedom. In this country we have freedoms that others would die for (literally). We have the freedom to eat what we want, we have the freedom to vote, we have the freedom to practice the religion of our choice, and most of all, we have the freedom of speech."

Stay tuned for more giveaways coming soon! Have a great weekend friends!
~Meghan