by Terri
Happy
Memorial Day! Technically, summer doesn't start until June 20, but many people
consider Memorial Day to be the unofficial start of the season. Many families
will watch a parade, heat up the grill, head to the beach or take in a big
blockbuster movie. But Memorial Day has the word "memorial" in it for
a reason.
Memorial Day
is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May and honors
men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It originated in the years following the
Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Originally called Decoration Day, from the early
tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial
Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died
in service to our country. And there have been many.
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Memorial Day also reminds me of how thankful I am that I never had to send my husband or my sons off to fight for our country but I am so grateful to those who have given so much for our freedom. And on this day and every other day, I remember my dad who fought in World War II on a Navy battleship. His ship was sunk twice and yet he was able to come home for good three days before I was born.
I am remembering today all those men and women who lost their lives serving in the military. I also am giving
thanks for all of the current and past military members who so bravely fought
and who still fight for the freedoms we enjoy. I hope you will take a moment out
of your day today to remember and give thanks to them too.
3 comments:
Beautifully said. A day of rememberance that freedom is not free.
Terri, that was a beautiful tribute to our fallen soldiers! Im also very grateful for those who unselfishly gave, so that we could be free! So many have lost their lives and it breaks my heart over and over again when I hear of another brave soldier losing their life! May God Bless them and their families! May we never forget...
We all need this reminder. I always tear up at the sight of service man and women coming home to their loved ones. They give so much. Thanks for reminding us in a lovely way.
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