Today is Memorial Day... a day which commemorates all those of the United States armed forces who were killed in war. Memorial Day is an annual holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as "Decoration Day", it is a reminder of U.S. men and women who died while in military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War, it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action.
My dad served as an officer in the US Army in the 1960's...although he never fought in a war, we always knew the sacrifices that men and women have made for our country.
Today we remember those who have lost their lives fighting for our freedom, their families who have suffered such great losses, and those who continue to keep our country safe by serving in all branches of the armed forces. Thank you...we remember you today.
Today is Memorial Day... a day which commemorates all those of the United States armed forces who were killed in war. Memorial Day is an annual holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as "Decoration Day", it is a reminder of U.S. men and women who died while in military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War, it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action.
My dad served as an officer in the US Army in the 1960's...although he never fought in a war, we always knew the sacrifices that men and women have made for our country.
Today we remember those who have lost their lives fighting for our freedom, their families who have suffered such great losses, and those who continue to keep our country safe by serving in all branches of the armed forces. Thank you...we remember you today.
8 comments:
Thank you for the post reminding us of the real reason for Memorial Day! I do feel blessed to live in a free country and appreciate the many sacrifices so many gave so I could enjoy that. My prayers go out to all those who are fighting for our freedom today!
What a lovely post! Thanks for stopping by!
What a nice post! Yesterday in church we honored the Vets... first the vets stood up, then those that had parents or grandparents of vets stood up... we then said a prayer! It was very touching!
Well said Denise. I've been thinking of my dad, and the people of his generation (WWII) very much today.
Beautifully written....
Came over from Anita - a fast online friend! I can't wait to browse your blog more! We live in Littleton! Hope the end of your memorial day is blessed!
Happy Memorial Day, sweet friend!
Love to you and yours...
XO,
Sheila :-)
I'm proud of Ashlyn, Denise! That's very great news! And I will be thinking of all of you as you finish up this task. Let us know if we can do anything.
Sending much love...
XO,
Sheila :-)
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