Monday, May 29, 2017

Memorial Day Weekend

It's not a day off from work.
It's looking at history, and what has withstood time and conflict.
It's not meeting friends for a meal and fun.
It's not ice cream and a barbecue.
It's not sitting in  your lounge chair.
It's raising your flag, remembering what is important as you look hard at everything.

It's saying "thank you" to those who have served.
It's remembering brave sacrifices.
It's putting your pride in your country out  for all to see, not on this weekend, but every day of the year.
It's  remembering duty and courage and the willingness to defend. 
It's honoring the memory of all of those brave men and women who gave their life in the service of this country, so you could live, here today, in the safe place they made for us. 
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7 comments:

  1. ~Kim at Golden Pines~May 29, 2017 at 11:58 AM

    Thank you for a perfect post and reminder of what today is really all about!

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  2. Chester from WinnipegMay 29, 2017 at 3:33 PM

    We do not celebrate Memorial Day here in Canada, but we should. My unending gratitude to those who gave all.

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  3. MurphyMay 29, 2017 at 3:38 PM

    Yes it is, well said.

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  4. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥May 29, 2017 at 4:45 PM

    Amen to that!!! And some great photos too.

    Woos - Misty and Lightning

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  5. The Army of FourMay 29, 2017 at 5:13 PM

    Honoring our war dead. We will never forget their sacrifice!
    Cam and Mags

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  6. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3May 29, 2017 at 10:53 PM

    That is very true. My father fought in World War II. My husband's father fought in Korea. One Memorial Day my husband and his father, who was a very grumpy man, were at Fenway Park, and in between innings they asked all the veterans to stand and be recognized and Ted's father stood up and yelled "What's all this horseshit about!"

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  7. easyweimaranerMay 30, 2017 at 1:35 AM

    YES! your said it pawfectly!!! have a good memorial day...

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