Let us Remember our Dear, Sweet Uncle, Admiral Ackbar

May the Fourth be with you! (That’s a little Star Wars humor for y’all.)

Today is Star Wars Day. This is the day when fans of the Star Wars franchise celebrate the grandiose space opera, the universe it inhabits, and the characters and themes that make up its story. Through its dazzling and creative special effects, and it’s story of the epic struggle between the light and dark sides of the force, Star Wars has truly become a mammoth cultural institution and captivated audiences around the world.

I, for almost as long as I can remember, have been such a captivated audience member. The original trilogy was a regular part of my childhood movie watching rotation, and I wasn’t mature enough to…