We often hear that after the coronavirus pandemic ends, a new normal will set in, involving everything from more hand-washing and less hand-shaking to increased remote work. But I hope that whatever new normal sets in, it includes a renewed appreciation for people whose work is often taken for granted. I’d like to thank a few people.

To the cop on the beat who continues through this crisis to keep our streets safe; to the National Guard deployed to New York, San Francisco, and other big cities to protect people who are sometimes disdainful of men and women in uniform; to the doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel who are working long hours to heal the sick. To the ingenuity of America’s entrepreneurs, who are coming up with new ways every day to provide desperately needed supplies and protective gear; to the flag fliers in my neighborhood and yours whose simple act of patriotism reminds us of the great country we are blessed to live in; to each and every one of these people, a grateful country is thankful for your work.