I want to start off by saying Thank You to all service members of the military who fight to protect us and give us the freedoms we cherish so much.  Today, on Memorial Day, we specifically remember those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country.  Telling the stories of those that have given their lives for us is one of the best ways to honor them and keep their memory alive.  Today, we speak to National Guard officer Robert Perry.  He will be sharing the story of one of his friends Corporal Glenn J. Watkins, who was killed on April 5, 2005 by an IED during Operation Iraqi Freedom.  

Next, as we continue to celebrate Memorial Day many of use the opportunity to travel and get away and you might just be staying at a hotel, but beware the fine print…hotel fees are starting to get out of hand.  Hotels have gotten creative in making you pay mandatory fees with few options for getting out of them.  They are often called resort fees, destination fees, housekeeping fees and more. Scott McCartney, travel editor for the WSJ, joins us to talk about why you need to read the fine print about extra fees when booking a hotel.

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I want to start off by saying Thank You to all service members of the military who fight to protect us and give us the freedoms we cherish so much.  Today, on Memorial Day, we specifically remember those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country.  Telling the stories of those that have given their lives for us is one of the best ways to honor them and keep their memory alive.  Today, we speak to National Guard officer Robert Perry.  He will be sharing the story of one of his friends Corporal Glenn J. Watkins, who was killed on April 5, 2005 by an IED during Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Next, as we continue to celebrate Memorial Day many of use the opportunity to travel and get away and you might just be staying at a hotel, but beware the fine print…hotel fees are starting to get out of hand.  Hotels have gotten creative in making you pay mandatory fees with few options for getting out of them.  They are often called resort fees, destination fees, housekeeping fees and more. Scott McCartney, travel editor for the WSJ, joins us to talk about why you need to read the fine print about extra fees when booking a hotel. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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Memorial Day: The Story of Corporal Glenn J. Watkins

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