In another week Memorial Day will be here. I’ve always considered this day my official beginning of the summer although summer begins in June. One reason could be that the weather is usually warm and people tend to have cook-outs and picnics. Also don’t many begin to wear the color white that day? Personally I never paid mind to when one could wear white or not wear the color. My opinion… just wear the shades you want; don’t give into what the rest of society dictates.
I remember when Memorial Day was called Decoration Day and observed on May thirtieth. According to Wikipedia, in 1967 the day changed to Memorial Day which is now observed on the last Monday in May.
As a veteran I celebrate by attending services at one of the veteran’s organizations. Years ago, while living in Pennsylvania
While reading through Wikipedia’s information, I found the following:
Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans Day; Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving, while Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, living or dead
I sort of disagree but then that is my opinion. Yes we do honor those who served with honor and pride and died while serving their country; but I also reflect upon those who returned home and have passed on to their final rest. On Veteran’s Day I reflect and honor those veteran’s who are still among us; and those who are currently serving in the military who will one day be called ‘veteran’.
Most people only see Memorial Day as a three day weekend; while many will attend some sort of service in their community.
No matter what you do, I always encourage people to take a brief moment to remember those individuals who now rest under grassy covered mounds; attend some type of observance in your community. It only takes a hour out of your weekend.
Until next time….put out your flag, find a Memorial Day service to attend and have a moment of silence for those who served our nation with pride, honor and courage.
. MEMORIAL DAY REFLECTIONS
(For American Post 69, Avon Park , Florida
©Scottie-ann Murphy
Today we stand with bowed heads and heavy hearts
as the bugler sounds “Taps”
Paying tribute and honor to those who have gone
to their final rest
Dedicated to our country, our flag and our beliefs
They served with pride on foreign soils,
in the skies and upon the waters
In battle they met the foe without hesitation
Some never knew how their fight ended
One day a year….only one day….
we remember with respect those who ‘gave their all’
that today we may enjoy the freedom we have
As we stand for just a brief moment of silence
we all should remember that the price of liberty
does not come free
No price tag hangs with a bar code
from the men and women who served and are
serving our country
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