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The Conversation Piece this Week
This week I stumbled on an article called Memories of Memorial Day: Images of Past ‘Decoration Days’ on The Daily Beast. The article is made up of photos of people observing Memorial Day over the years, and serves as a nice reminder to honor our fallen heroes.
A few of my favorite photos from the article linked to above:
Here in the USA, Memorial Day is the first long weekend that kicks off Summer season. Many people travel to the cabin or lake house for the first weekend away. There are ball games, parades, picnics and other events. But more importantly, people take time to recognize that Memorial Day is not just a Summer kick-off, it’s the opportunity to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice that many of our armed forces personnel have made for our country. We recognize, honor and thank all past and present armed forces personnel for their commitment and sacrifice, giving us the freedom to celebrate and enjoy all these Summer events!
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I am the daughter of a WW II vet, a product of what Tom Brokaw called “The Greatest Generation”. My sisters and I were taught to respect the flag and honor those serving our country. I remember as a child the crepe poppies that were proudly displayed at the cash register of most every place of business. Mom and Dad always purchased us one to wear. Mom and Dad also decorated the graves which was a true family event spanning 3 generations. With wreaths in the trunk and us in tow, Mom and Dad drove my grandparents to decorate graves. I can remember row after row of flags and red, white and blue banners everywhere. I helped my parents decorate graves until they both passed away. To them, it was a duty and an honor. I haven’t kept up the tradition because I live too far away. I started a new one and taught my children to do the same. Whenever we notice a vet or active service member, we walk right up to them, shake their hand, and extend our heartfelt gratitude for their service. This is something we can do to honor our vets even when it’s not Memorial Day!
Thank you very much for sharing your story, Mrs. A! What a wonderful tradition you and your family had when you were a child, and I love that you’ve started a new tradition with your kids. <3 Shaking the hand of our servicemen is an honor. I also remember the poppies - my Mom and Dad always bought them, too. I wish there were still places that sold them - I miss that!
quote: ” We recognize, honor and thank all past and present armed forces personnel for their commitment and sacrifice, giving us the freedom to celebrate and enjoy all these Summer events! ” and that really Makes Sense!
while reading Mrs A:) heartfelt Comment; quote: ” I started a new one and taught my children to do the same. Whenever we notice a vet or active service member, we walk right up to them, shake their hand, and extend our heartfelt gratitude for their service”,
that really Makes Sense!
Otherwise, “Veterans Day” was originally called “Armistice Day”, which commemorated the end of fighting in World War I … since that happened on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918. A “Remembrance Day” celebrated in France too.
Unfortunately, and for many, too many years now, I noticed that “Remembrance Day” in France has lost its meaning, since Remembrance Day is mostly considered as “an extra day off from work,” to anyone, to the youngest people in particular, but to add: “It’s not that they’re doing it out of malice. It just hasn’t affected them.” … yes…”it just hasn’t affected them” yet! … Does that really make sense? because these Days are however about “ALL the men and women who have given their lives for this country…”.
thank you JD for your article. 🙂
Solveig, your comment is very true. I, too, think many people of today don’t understand the real meaning of this holiday. Like Mrs. A’s comment, it’s up to our generation to make sure younger generations know the importance of honoring our fallen heroes, and not taking our freedom for granted.