MEMORIAL DAY 2019

Memorial Day weekend is upon us.  Many consider this the beginning of summer, even though summer is still weeks away.  Many will also be traveling making this a three day mini-vacation.  Others are planning outings to perhaps a lake, beach or park; while some will have backyard cookouts.  

Race fans will gather around the television to watch the Indy Race.  

Over the years I’ve heard people say to me “Happy Memorial Day”.  THERE IS NOTHING HAPPY about the day.  It’s a day of solemn; a day to remember those who gave their lives in war so we may have the freedom we enjoy each day.  

It’s those who slumber under grassy covered mounds; those who never knew how their day would end when on the battle field; it is a day to pay them honor and tribute.  Many ignore the true meaning of Memorial Day; they do not give consideration as to what the day is actually about.  Veteran’s organizations will be holding services at cemeteries or their post home; participate in parades or other patriotic activities.  The flag will be lowered to half mast and moments of silence will be observed.  Everyone should take time out of the three day weekend to attend a service in their community.  What is an hour out of the weekend to remember our fallen heroes when they gave us their greatest gift, THEIR LIFE.  

Until next time.....if you see poppies being sold by veteran’s organizations, please purchase one and wear it with pride.  

The following is the piece I’ll be reading at Memorial Day service on Monday.  

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      “THEY GAVE TO US....Their All”

               © Scottie-ann Murphy 

    (Dedicated to Remona Knight & Mike Parker    Memorial Day 2019)

Always remember

     and never forget those who gave their     

        lives for freedom 

Without the brave....

   there would be NO independence 

Memorial Day....it is more than a three day 

          weekend

It is not about picnics in the park....

 trips to the beach or lake.....

 backyard barbecues....cookouts....

          or the Indy Race 

But...........

        a holiday to remember....

             a day to pay tribute....

 to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice 

BRAVELY....

    NOT SELFISHLY....

        they gave their all to preserve peace

            so others may live without tyranny 

Today....we lower flags to half-mast.....

      Lay a wreath....

          Have a moment of silence.....

            Fire a twenty-one gun volley.....

                    Sound Taps....

Honoring the men and women who now   

    slumber under grassy covered mounds 

THEY GAVE THEIR ALL for us......

     they died so we may enjoy our freedom     

          each and every day