In Remembrance…

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What is Memorial Day?

“Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 25 in 2009). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war), it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action.” (Source:  Wikipedia)

Today, as I observe Memorial Day, I will send my prayers to the families of our soldiers… those in active duty, retired, or lost in duty.  Without our soldiers, I would not be allowed the freedom I so love and have the safety and security of living in this great land.

(Note:  In observance of the holiday, there will be no Monday’s Movie post this week.)

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  1. Kathy

    May 25th, 2009 at 5:44 am

    I get chills just thinking about the sacrifices that have been made for our freedoms.

  2. Luanne

    May 25th, 2009 at 6:11 pm

    Thanks for the explanation Sheri. As a Canadian I wasn’t 100% sure of the meaning of the day.

    Luanne´s last blog post..Crazy for the Storm – Norman Ollestad


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