Jim Pillen has issued his first Memorial Day message as governor of Nebraska .
“Today, we honor the men and women, who gave their lives in defense of our nation’s security and freedom.
We should always remain grateful for the sacrifices that won us our rights and privileges as Americans.
Let the memory of those who pledged their lives in defense of our nation remain a source of inspiration for us as we work to make Nebraska a better place to live and raise a family.”