A Memorial Day Quote; From the Quote of the Week Files, May 30, 2016

It's Memorial Day in America

Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, 

wreaths and flags, Memorial Day in America is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country.

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Go ye to the graves and decorate,

Place flags for boys who have died;

Kneel down and say prayers for your loved ones,

But know they're still by your side!

Gertrude Tooley Buckingham, "Memorial Day—1945"

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Wishing you a most beautiful day wherever this may find you!​