As Memorial Day weekend approaches, many of us look forward to time with family, the unofficial start of summer, and moments of rest. Parades, backyard barbecues, and community gatherings are part of the tradition—and rightfully so. It’s a time to connect, celebrate, and enjoy the freedoms we are fortunate to have.
But as we gather, we also take a moment to reflect on why this day exists. Memorial Day is, at its core, a day of remembrance—a solemn pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
At Millbrook Support Services, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), this meaning runs deep. We are proud to be part of a community that understands both the joy of freedom and the sacrifice that makes it possible.
Our Responsibility as an SDVOSB
Millbrook was founded on a commitment to service, resilience, and purpose. As an SDVOSB, our mission is to serve our nation's veterans and ensure they receive the highest quality of care—a mission we fulfill by staffing top-tier healthcare professionals across the country.
We are proud to support those who have worn the uniform by strengthening the systems that care for them. And we are equally proud to stand alongside the broader veteran community—those still serving, those who have transitioned to civilian life, and those we honor this Memorial Day.
Why We Remember
We remember because it’s the least we can do. Because the freedoms we enjoy every day—freedom of speech, freedom to work, to build, to thrive—exist because others fought to preserve them.
We remember not only the names etched into memorials, but the lives they represent: sons and daughters, parents and friends—individuals who believed in something greater than themselves.
Their sacrifice is the foundation of our freedom. To forget them is to lose sight of who we are as a nation.
Carrying Their Legacy Forward
Memorial Day is not only about reflection—it’s also about responsibility. Honoring the fallen means living in a way that upholds the values they died protecting.
At Millbrook, we carry their legacy forward by showing up with intention. By supporting healthcare providers who care for veterans and communities nationwide. And by leading with integrity, accountability, and compassion in everything we do.
In Gratitude and Reverence
To those who gave everything in service to our country: we honor you.
To the families who bear the weight of that loss: we thank you and support you.
And to our broader community: we invite you to take a quiet moment this weekend to remember.
This Memorial Day, Millbrook stands in gratitude, remembrance, and continued service—today and every day.
About the Author
James L. Paterek, a dynamic human capital & technology industry leader, is the Chief Executive Officer of Millbrook Support Services, a nationwide healthcare staffing & workforce solutions company with offices throughout the country. Millbrook, Joint Commission certified and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), supplies Physicians, Nurses, Advanced Practice Providers and Allied Health staffing services to government, education, corrections, and commercial clients across North America. Moreover, Millbrook is a GSA-Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract holder of the 621 I for Professional & Allied Healthcare Staffing Services with a geographical coverage area encompassing all 50 States including Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico.
