As the sun rises on this Memorial Day weekend, I find myself reflecting on what this day truly means—not just as a holiday, but as a moment to pause, remember, and give thanks. Later today, I’ll be onstage with my band, NCX, playing at an outdoor venue surrounded by families, laughter, and the rhythm of summer’s unofficial start. But before the first note rings out, I want to take a moment to honor the reason we’re able to do what we love so freely.
Today is for the brave men and women who gave everything. It’s for those who didn’t come home and for those who carry the memories of service with them every day. It’s also for the first responders, firefighters, EMTs, and police officers who put their lives on the line here at home to protect our communities. Your sacrifice does not go unnoticed. Your courage allows the rest of us to live, to dream, and yes—to play music in the sunshine.
Being in NCX has brought me a kind of joy I never expected at this stage in life. There’s something magical about sharing music with others, especially with this incredible group of people I get to call bandmates. Each of them brings a spark, a story, a strength that lifts the rest of us higher. They remind me every week what it means to live life to the fullest—whether it’s nailing a harmony, cracking a joke during rehearsal, or loading in gear with a grin despite the heat.
We are more than a band—we are a family. And on days like today, when we see flags waving and veterans in the crowd, it’s not lost on us that our freedom to gather, to sing, to celebrate, was paid for with deep sacrifice.
So as we take the stage this Memorial Day, we do so with gratitude in our hearts. Every chord we play is a thank you. Every lyric we sing is a tribute. Every smile we see in the crowd is a reminder that joy is a privilege—and one we never take for granted.
To those who serve and have served: thank you for making it possible for us to do what we love.
With all our hearts,
NCX
Reinventing Life 
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