Friday, May 22, 2009

Memorial Day Thanks


As we prepare to celebrate Memorial Day in honor of America's warriors (and their families) who have sacrificed so much to keep the rest of us safe, please remember...each member of the U.S. military, active or retired, living or dead, deserves our thanks and honor every single day, but particularly on Memorial Day.


The "Memorial" in Memorial Day has been ignored by too many of us who are beneficiaries of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Often we do not observe the day as it should be, a day where we actively remember our ancestors, our family members, our loved ones, our neighbors, and our friends who have given the ultimate sacrifice:


by visiting cemeteries and placing flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes.

by visiting memorials.

by flying the U.S. Flag at half-staff until noon.

by flying the 'POW/MIA Flag' as well (Section 1082 of the 1998 Defense Authorization Act).

by participating in a "National Moment of Remembrance": at 3 p.m. to pause and think upon the true meaning of the day, and for Taps to be played.

by renewing a pledge to aid the widows, widowers, and orphans of our falled dead, and to aid the disabled veterans.

Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

5 comments:

Wanda said...

Thank you. It's nice to see that someone remembers the reason for the holiday. That means a whole lot.

said...

Amen!

Kimberly Carolan said...

Yes, such good reminders!

Kim Carolan
http://walkingthroughthevalleyoftheshadow.blogspot.com

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Have a wonderful day,
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