Labor Day 2025

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I appreciate the history behind the Labor Day holiday in the United States and recall enjoying this end of summer holiday in years past.  On this Labor Day, I remember wildland firefighters; structure firefighters; first responders; emergency medical technicians; law enforcement personal; physicians, nurses, nurses aides and other hospital staff; and utility workers who work on this day so that we may be safe. Moreover, most retail establishments are open on Labor Day so that we may have the convenience of purchasing a needed item. So, on this Labor Day while some of you have a holiday, I want to honor all those who are working today. 

If you are traveling today please be safe.

Edited to add on September 1st and 12:30 PM. I don't know what I was thinking when I left essential government workers such as the National Weather Service off of my original post. Most weather service office work around the clock every day including holidays in order to provide timely weather forecasts and alerts to keep us safe/