MEMORIAL DAY 2026

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

Just a quick reminder to say a prayer of thanks for all of the brave soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, were gravely wounded, suffered a disability, or found it hard to integrate back into a life where military-like discipline, skills, and behavior are alien to most Americans. Let us also not forget those missing in action and who remain unaccounted for, as well as those presently standing watch over our freedom and liberty.

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

For those who confuse the days and their meanings…

Veterans Day (November 11) is for those who have served and lived to tell their story of serving.

Armed Forces Day (3rd Sat in May) is for those on active military duty.

Memorial Day (last Monday of May) is to honor & mourn those who served and died in service to our country.

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT TIMKEN BELTS

Springfield, Missouri-based Timken Belts, a manufacturer of industrial power transmission belts, has announced the closure of its manufacturing plant and operational headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, following its parent company's sale of its belt business to the Denver, Colorado-based Gates Industrial Corporation.

The closure will impact 280 employees, with layoffs commencing in August 2026 and completed by December 31, 2026, followed by the permanent closure of the facility, which was not included in the asset sale. This follows the loss of 96 employees at the beginning of 2025.

According to a company spokesperson, "The facility will be closed after a wind-down period following the closing of the deal with Gates. We recognize this is difficult news for our Springfield team and the community. We are working with impacted employees to support them through this transition. Chief Executive Officer Lucian Boldea added, I want to thank our dedicated belts colleagues for their contributions over the years.”

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT PERRIGO

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Perrigo, a manufacturer of private-label over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, has announced significant layoffs and restructuring, largely tied to its struggling infant formula business and broader cost-cutting efforts, as part of a two-year plan to streamline operations and improve profitability. The company plans to permanently close its infant formula manufacturing plant in Georgia, Vermont, as part of a phased shutdown of the facility.

The closure will affect 162 employees. Manufacturing operations are expected to end by late June 2026, with the remaining jobs eventually eliminated.

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?