25 May 2015

Memorial Day Quotes plus Video!

Today in the US we celebrate Memorial Day. The holiday began after the Civil War, and at that time was known as “Decoration Day.” While it was originally founded to honor the soldiers who died in the Civil War, today, Memorial Day is a day to honor all of the Americans who have died in military service. This week's quotes are dedicated to those men and women who gave their lives so that, we might be free.
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"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself."

Joseph Campbell
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"I have never been able to think of the day as one of mourning; I have never quite been able to feel that half-masted flags were appropriate on Decoration Day.  I have rather felt that the flag should be at the peak, because those whose dying we commemorate rejoiced in seeing it where their valor placed it.  We honor them in a joyous, thankful, triumphant commemoration of what they did."

Benjamin Harrison
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Bonus Video...

Memorial (Decoration) Day Parade ~  how it used to be in Brooklyn, NY. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxfoFrSP9Pc
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Wishing you a most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!


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