Memorial Day

cRAYz:_trusted_user::_sitefriend::_sitelover::_junkie::_kitty::_sun::_turtle:Posted at 2020-05-25 15:52:06(235Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. In other words, the purpose of Memorial Day is to memorialize the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.  We spend time remembering those who lost their lives and could not come home, reflecting on their service and why we have the luxury and freedom that we enjoy today. We might consider how we can support and safeguard their grieving families and loved ones who are left behind.


This U.S. federal holiday is observed on the last Monday of May to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the military.

MEMORIAL DAY FACTS AND HISTORY
Traditionally, on Memorial Day (U.S.), people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers often place American flags on each grave site at national cemeteries.  A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.

The custom of honoring ancestors by cleaning cemeteries and decorating graves is an ancient and worldwide tradition, but the specific origin of Memorial Day—or Decoration Day, as it was first known—is unclear.

In early rural America, this duty was usually performed in late summer and was an occasion for family reunions and picnics. After the Civil War, America’s need for a secular, patriotic ceremony to honor its military dead became prominent, as monuments to fallen soldiers were erected and dedicated, and ceremonies centering on the decoration of soldiers’ graves were held in towns and cities throughout the nation.

After World War I, the day expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars.

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Sacrifice

Memorial Day comes every year
Honoring those who gave there all

They never let anything get in there way
Defending each and every day.
What they did, we can never repay

With all the deadly wars,
All the white crosses remind us,
Our brave soldiers gave their all
To put the bloodshed behind us

The courage it takes to fight
For what we know is right
Each and every night

The ultimate sacrifice
To be a cut above the rest
Is what we do best.

Fighting the American way;
Through hardship and pain
So we could remain
Safe and free
For our country,God, and me.

by cRAYz



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miok:_super_admin:Posted at 2020-05-25 16:50:24(235Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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Excellent poem cRAYz
Thank you for your service and for keeping us safe and free


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zeke23:_vip::_trusted_user::_sitefriend::_male::_sitelover::_sun:Posted at 2020-05-25 17:18:20(235Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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have a great day
thanks to all who served bless you:love:love

 
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bigboy12:_admin::_male:Posted at 2020-05-25 17:50:16(235Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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Respect to all who served & to those still serving.

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Stïll miss you. 🌻

 
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