Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 25 in 2009). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war), it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action.
Remember Freedom is not free,some one paid for it with their lives. If you can read this, Thank a Teacher,Since You have the freedom to read this,Thank a Veteran.
Great post for Memorial Day Mike! I also just noticed your picture of the Cleveland Skyline - it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMari,I'm glad that you enjoyed tis posting,and that you enjoyed the Cleveland Skyline.
ReplyDeleteThey have my eternal gratitude for their service and sacrifice.
ReplyDeleteTravis,on the behalf of all us veterand,I thank you for your gratitude.
ReplyDeleteI took a walk through my hometown cemetery where my father (a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam war) is buried and said thank you not to just to him but to the other veterans in that cemetery with him. They range from the Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War and I am working on a special post for them that I will have up on Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mike, for your service and may you have a great weekend!
Linda,I am one of many who have taken their turn at serving out country.
ReplyDeleteMike, thanks for serving this great Nation!! I'm sure the sacrifices you have made were many!! Its an honor to know a veteran....God bless have a great weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteAn important holiday. Thanks for this. That is a moving photo.
ReplyDeleteNancy,I do not feel that I made any sacrafice at all,it was my time to serve as it was my Dad's when he was in the Army Air Force,as well as many of my family members.
ReplyDeleteSandyCarlson,I got the photo and the explanation for Memorial Day from Wikipedia.I than added my own thoughts in the second paragraph.
Mike thank you for this wonderful post, it truly touches me as a military wife.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sandra
I know that my military days are long behind me,I still believe in service to our country,and I am greatful to those that have served since I did.
ReplyDeleteMike, thanks for your kind comments at my blog and yes this is a very good post as well. Thanks again for serving..
ReplyDeleteNancy,than you for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Mike, Thanks for serving:)
ReplyDeleteGod Bless You.
I am just one of many that put on uniforms to serve our country.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mike. This is an excellent post.
ReplyDeleteMay you have a grand Memorial Day celebration!
S.S.Nick,I hope that you have one as well.
ReplyDeleteI saw your quote on Mari's blog and liked it so much I put it with my Memorial day post. I gave you both a shout-out and linked to you to give you credit. Thanks from the wife, daughter, and granddaughter of veterans.
ReplyDeleteKayren Pink Daisy Girl,My family had a strong military service backround as well.
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