What Is Memorial Day?

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Have a Memorable Memorial Day!

What is the meaning of Memorial Day? According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia -

Memorial Day “is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and honoring people who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday is observed on the last Monday of May. Memorial Day was observed on May 30 from 1868 to 1971.

Memorial Day is considered the unofficial start of the summer vacation season in the United States, while Labor Day marks its end on the first Monday of September.

Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day, particularly to honor those who died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries.

Two other days celebrate those who serve or have served in the U.S. military: Veterans Day, which celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans; and Armed Forces Day, a minor U.S. remembrance celebrated earlier in May, specifically honoring those currently serving in the U.S. military.”

These are some quotes that sum up the meaning of Memorial Day:

“I believe our flag is more than just cloth and ink. It is a universally recognized symbol that stands for liberty, and freedom. It is the history of our nation, and it’s marked by the blood of those who died defending it.”

– John Thune

Jennifer M. Granholm

"Ceremonies are important. But our gratitude has to be more than visits to the troops, and once-a-year Memorial Day ceremonies. We honor the dead best by treating the living well."

Barack Obama

"Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay."

Unknown

"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it."


Let this day a day of remembrance…

Have a blessed day!

I appreciate your time and your comments.

To our success!

Kind regards,

Nichola


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Beautiful! We owe them everything.

Hi Annie,

I appreciate your time and your beautiful comment! Thank you!
Much success to you!

Kind regards,
Nichola

You too!

Hi, Nichola.

Thank you. Nice Post.

"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it."

Why do we have War? Why have we had it forever?

Chime In folks. I do not understand the concept of war.
I need some education.

How can taking the life in most cases of a life of usually a complete stranger make any sense to the one taking the life?

Well, they have their orders.

But the ones giving the orders are not suffering the consequences of pulling the trigger.

My heart goes out to all on memorial day and every other day that a memorialist has to endure.

It is sad.

Paul.




Hi Paul,

You are welcome. Indeed, we all need an education on why we are constantly fighting wars. I appreciate your time and your thought provoking comment. Thank you!

Much success to you!

Kind regards,
Nichola

Hi Nichola.

I value your silence on my comment because it really 'Hit's Home.'

Be safe and stay awesome always.

Peace and Love from Canada.

A good post, honoring those who have died while in service. We must remember the debt we owe to those who gave their lives.

Hi Fran,

Indeed, we owe a debt of gratitude for those that sacrifice their lives so that we can have better lives. I appreciate your time and your gracious comment. Thank you!

Much success to you!

Kind regards,
Nichola

Thanks for the fond remembrance of our brave soldiers who for our freedoms.

Hi william,

You are welcome!
Much success to you!

Kind regards,
Nichola

What an act of petrotism that is!
Great sharing.
Cheers.

Hi David,

Thank you! I appreciate your time and your wonderful comment. Thank you!

Much success to you!

Kind regards,
Nichola

Thanks nichola, that really show's the love and respect to our nation and every solider that gave up his or her lives to defend it God bless you.

Hi Douglas,

You are welcome! Thank you! I appreciate your time and your most gracious comment. Thank you!

Much success to you!

Kind regards,
Nichola

Well said. The quote about the flag flying is so moving. Will share.
Thank you,
Mickey

Hi Mickey,

Thank you! Indeed, it is! Thank you! You are welcome!
Thanks for your time and your wonderful comment!

Much success to you!

Kind regards,
Nichola

That quote about the flag blowing from the last breath of each soldier protecting it really touched my soul.
Thank you,
Colette and Philip

Hi Colette and Philip,

Indeed, it is touching quote! You are welcome! I appreciate your time and your gracious comment. Thank you!

Much success to you!

Kind regards,
Nichola

I've been watching our neighbor's flag blow in the wind. Next time I see him outside, I'll tell him why it was blowing!

Hi Rosana,

I appreciate your time and your wonderful comment. Thank you!
Please do tell him! 😄

Much success to you!

Kind regards,
Nichola

Well said

Hi Tina,

I appreciate your time and your comment! Thank you! Have a blessed day!

Much success to you!

Kind regards,
Nichola

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