To the Editor:

Each year, Memorial Day serves as a reminder of the freedom we have and the bravery and sacrifice of those that have fought to preserve it. The holiday also marks the unofficial start of summer and, unfortunately, one of the most dangerous times of year for drivers on our roads.

This May 30, as you recognize those who courageously defended our country, we encourage you to do your part to protect your own local community by choosing to “Decide to Ride.”

Anheuser-Busch, Uber, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and Dichello Distributors, Inc are proud to be a part of the special moments where we all come together and we are committed to helping safeguard your Memorial Day traditions to continue for years to come.

Before you raise a glass at your Memorial Day gatherings, remember to plan ahead and schedule a ride share to and from the festivities. Making sure you take steps to protect yourself and others ensures that everyone can enjoy the holiday and respectfully honor those who served our communities and country.

Over the last 35 years, we have worked together with our partners to invest more than $1 billion on initiatives and community-based programs to prevent underage drinking, impaired driving and other harmful uses of alcohol. This summer, all of us at Dichello Distributors, Inc have also joined forces with Anheuser-Busch, Uber and MADD to encourage everyone to plan ahead for a safe ride and “Decide to Ride” if you are drinking to help keep our roads and communities safe.

You can’t drive drunk if you don’t drive there and by focusing on planning ahead, it makes it easier for you to make smart decisions while having a happy and safe Memorial Day.

Tony Lota — Alcohol Awareness Coordinator

Dichello Distributors, Inc

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