From Soldier to Servant: A Memorial Day Reflection
“I still remember the way my grandfather stood at attention—every Memorial Day, without fail—his eyes fixed on the flag. Not for the show. For the silence. The gratitude. The fallen.”
For many, Memorial Day is a long weekend. For others, it's a deeply personal reminder of sacrifice—of brothers, sisters, parents, and friends who didn’t come home.
For Matthew Abbott, our founder, this day strikes a particularly powerful chord. Before starting Abbott Family Insurance, Matt served in the U.S. military. That experience shaped more than just his values—it shaped his mission.
“We protect people. It’s what I did in uniform. It’s what I do now—with every policy we write.”
When the Uniform Comes Off, the Mission Can Still Continue
After returning home, Matthew struggled with the same question many veterans face: What now?
He knew he wasn’t finished serving. He just needed a new battleground. Instead of defending physical perimeters, he began defending people’s futures—protecting families from financial ruin, helping businesses shield their teams, and ensuring no one had to navigate life’s unexpected turns alone.
“The battlefield changed—but the purpose didn’t. I still stand between people and risk. That’s what drives me.”
The Quiet Heroes—and the Legacies They Leave Behind
Every Memorial Day, families across the country gather to honor fallen service members. For some, it’s personal. A father. A sister. A friend who didn’t make it home.
But this day is also for the quiet heroes. The ones who came home changed. The ones who turned their service into a calling to serve again—in quieter, but no less meaningful, ways.
For Matthew, that calling became insurance.
“I realized most people don’t know how exposed they are. One illness. One accident. One misstep—and everything they’ve worked for can disappear.”
This Memorial Day, Ask Yourself:
If something unexpected happened tomorrow, would your family be okay?
Do your employees feel protected and valued—or just employed?
What kind of legacy are you building with the freedoms others fought to give you?
If You're Ready to Protect What Matters Most, Here's How We Can Help
We specialize in:
✅ Life and disability insurance that supports your family’s future
✅ Custom coverage that fits real lives, not just spreadsheets
✅ Smart business strategies like SIMRP, helping employers offer tax-free benefits and reduce costs
Whether you're a parent, a solo entrepreneur, or a business owner with 100 employees—we’ll meet you where you are, with answers that make sense.
Honor the fallen by protecting the living.
Because real freedom includes the peace of knowing you’ve done everything you can—to safeguard the people and dreams that matter most.
