An Important Pause
May 31st, 2010 by Ashley
I hope no one will be horrified to know that I was thinking about it last night and started wondering, what IS Memorial Day really all about?
I really don't think I've ever known exactly the point of it.
When I looked it up this morning I felt a little less ridiculous once finding that I'm probably not the only one…
Traditional observance of Memorial day has diminished over the years. Many Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At many cemeteries, the graves of the fallen are increasingly ignored, neglected. Most people no longer remember the proper flag etiquette for the day. While there are towns and cities that still hold Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some people think the day is for honoring any and all dead, and not just those fallen in service to our country.
If you want to know what it's all about you can go read here.
I'll admit I'm one of those whose pretty much viewed it as just another day off. How awful is that?
I have close friends that are serving in the military right now. Someone's sons, brothers, husbands, fathers. It makes me sad to think how casually I've disregarded the people who have given their lives for all of the freedom I have, just because I've never known them.
How can I not just take a moment to stop and remember?
Although no sculptured marble should rise to their memory, nor engraved stone bear record of their deeds, yet will their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.
~Daniel Webster
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Thanks for sharing this Ashley. To be honest, I didnt really know why until last year when TJ was in training. Enjoy your time with family today!
Comment by Angela — May 31, 2010 @ 9:29 am