Memorial Day
When: The last Monday in May. Traditionally was the 30th of May.
Memorial Day is officially celebrated on the last Monday during the month of May. Memorial Day is dedicated to service men and women who gave their lives for freedom and country. It is also a time to remember loved ones who have passed away. The roots of Memorial Day go back to 1865 and the end of the Civil War.
Memorial Day was traditionally held on the 30th of May. In 1971, Congress changed it to the last Monday in order to afford a three day holiday weekend. Regardless of the date, we encourage you to attend a parade, and to visit a cemetery to honor and remember our servicemen . Take time to remember lost loved ones in whatever way you feel appropriate.
Did you Know? Memorial Day was first called Decoration Day. It was changed to Memorial Day in 1882.
Memorial Day also marks the beginning of the gardening and summer seasons, even though summer will not occur for a few weeks later. It is usually marked by holding the first family picnic of the year.
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Memorial Day (In Observance of )
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Re: Memorial Day (In Observance of )
by Remnant » 24 May 2009, 16:30
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
by Cheryl Berger
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Why do we call it freedom
when freedom is not free.
The cost was blood and sweat
and tears that bought our liberty.
Look beyond our nation's banner
waving proudly in the breeze
Across the plains and mountains
thru the valleys, o'er the seas.
And see a people of variety
living side by side
In God we trust, our motto
just laws our leaders' guide.
Yet some still take for granted
they neglect to understand
How great a sacrifice was made
to dwell in this free land.
For many left their loved ones
their friends, their families
Standing true to oaths once taken
to defend our liberties.
Holding fast they fought for freedom
both at home and then abroad
Spilling blood upon the waters
o'er the ground on which they trod.
Wounded from the many battles
in mire and blood their bodies lay
The dead with mouths wide open
forming words they'd never say.
Seeing eyes no longer seeing
hearing ears no longer hear
Hearts once beating stilled and quiet
loved ones close no longer near.
And though their hopes and dreams were shattered
let their deaths not be in vain
We must keep forever burning
freedom's torch, the victor's flame.
For they died for you, America
your freedom was not free
For t'was their blood and sweat and tears
that bought your liberty.
So when you speak again of freedom
may your hearts be filled with pride
And your gratitude for those
who for your freedom fought and died.
by Cheryl Berger
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Why do we call it freedom
when freedom is not free.
The cost was blood and sweat
and tears that bought our liberty.
Look beyond our nation's banner
waving proudly in the breeze
Across the plains and mountains
thru the valleys, o'er the seas.
And see a people of variety
living side by side
In God we trust, our motto
just laws our leaders' guide.
Yet some still take for granted
they neglect to understand
How great a sacrifice was made
to dwell in this free land.
For many left their loved ones
their friends, their families
Standing true to oaths once taken
to defend our liberties.
Holding fast they fought for freedom
both at home and then abroad
Spilling blood upon the waters
o'er the ground on which they trod.
Wounded from the many battles
in mire and blood their bodies lay
The dead with mouths wide open
forming words they'd never say.
Seeing eyes no longer seeing
hearing ears no longer hear
Hearts once beating stilled and quiet
loved ones close no longer near.
And though their hopes and dreams were shattered
let their deaths not be in vain
We must keep forever burning
freedom's torch, the victor's flame.
For they died for you, America
your freedom was not free
For t'was their blood and sweat and tears
that bought your liberty.
So when you speak again of freedom
may your hearts be filled with pride
And your gratitude for those
who for your freedom fought and died.
Re: Memorial Day (In Observance of )
by Carmela » 31 May 2010, 10:46
Great posts, Frank! sniff sniff I watched a movie yesterday on TV called "Taking Chance". It was about a soldier (Kevin Bacon) who escorted a fallen soldier home and all that happened along the way and how people reacted when they knew. . .it was really good. I cried all the way through it.
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