From Decoration Day to Memorial Day 🇺🇸

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Remembering, never forgetting on Memorial Day!

Observed annually on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day, a federal holiday in the United States, honors, mourns and remembers the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

According to Wikipedia – On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan issued a proclamation calling for “Decoration Day” to be observed annually and nationwide; he was commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), an organization of and for Union Civil War veterans founded in Decatur, Illinois. With his proclamation, Logan adopted the Memorial Day practice that had begun in the Southern states three years earlier.

The northern states quickly adopted the holiday. In 1868, memorial events were held in 183 cemeteries in 27 states, and 336 in 1869.

So today, let us take a moment to recognize the freedoms we so richly have and enjoy in this country, for liberty and justice for all, not just for a chosen few. May we never forget the sacrifices of those military veterans and their families, for, without them, we would not be celebrating this precious moment right now. Thank you to those of you who serve, fight, and protect. And for my ancestors and yours, who were military veterans who fought and served in some compacity for this country, whether they were appreciated for it or not, we honor them and call their names this day.

A Time to Remember on Memorial Day

Honoring our Fallen Heroes

Today is Memorial Day. As you indulge in this day off basking in the great outdoors, grilling, frolicking at the beach or simply chilling at home, don’t overlook or make light of the purpose we are commemorating this special day.

Memorial Day, also known as Decoration Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and honoring people who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday, which is currently observed every year on the last Monday of May, is considered the unofficial start of the summer vacation in the U.S.

Be safe out there and celebrate this holiday responsibly!

Remembering Their Bravery, Sacrifice and Service

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In the land of the free, Memorial Day (Decoration Day) is not a day designed for commercialism, but for remembering and honoring our heroic fallen soldiers who sacrificed much through their service to our country in the pursuit of freedom and justice for all. Let’s not forget these precious lives, who served valiantly in our armed forces. In silence for a few minutes, salute the boldness of their patriotism and with respect to the families, they left behind.

Memorial Day: A Day of Remembrance

Honoring our Fallen Heroes

To the men and women who served our country and lost their lives, we salute you and your family, and remember you not only on this day but everyday with gratitude. Thank you for helping us maintain the freedom(s) that we often take for granted in the U.S.

Let us observe, honor and remember the true meaning of why Memorial Day was established and for whom it was established for.  Read more…