In honor and memory of those who have given all in service to our country.
In the spring of 1868 John Logan, Commander-In-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), a Union veterans organization, designated May 30th as a memorial day “for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land.†~ MG John Logan
A couple of groups of Southerners held Memorial Day services as early as 1866, in honor of their fallen. These are just a few of the several versions of how Memorial Day started.
On May 30, 1918, Memorial Day services in Washington, D.C., culminated with
casting flowers into the Potomac River in memory of those who perished on the Lusitania.
The Pirate’s Cove offers his usual Sunday Pin-ups in along with some Memorial Day history, a round-up of Memorial Day posts and a beautiful poem. Definitely worth clicking through to check it out.
Texas Fred explains the difference between Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Armed Forces Day.
My Vast Right Wing Conspiracy has a post up with links to and a video of the National Memorial Day Concert. I love that concert!!
Woman Honor Thyself has posted some beautiful Memorial Day pictures and quotes.
The PC Free Zone is covering the Rolling Thunder Memorial Day Weekend.
Hillbilly White Trash draws special attention to a Memorial Day Day by Day cartoon.
Wide Awake Cafe writes about the first Memorial Day that hurt.
Maggie’s Notebook takes an interesting journey into the absurd and disrespectful on this Memorial Day. As with all things, it’s important to keep in touch with all sides of any issues.
A Flyover Blog has a Memorial Day Reminder.
Something …. and Half of Something has done a wonderful round-up of Cotillion Memorial Day posts. Linda also has a beautiful tribute of her own here.
Cozy Reader remembers those who are grieving today.
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Memorial Day open posts: Outside the Beltway, The Virtuous Republic, DeMediacratic Nation, Big Dog’s Weblog, On the Horizon, the so called me, Webloggin, Leaning Straight Up, Cao’s Blog, Pursuing Holiness, Blue Collar Muse, Diary of the Mad Pigeon, Allie Is Wired, stikNstein… has no mercy, Maggie’s Notebook, Gulf Coast Hurricane Tracker, Dumb Ox Daily News, and Gone Hollywood, thanks to Linkfest Haven Deluxe.
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Absurd Glimpses of Memorial Day 2007…
So why look at the “absurd” and “disrespectful” on this Day set aside to honor valor and sacrifice? We need to know what these people are up to.
Winston Churchill said “When the eagles are silent the parrots begin to jabber.”…
Please do not wish me a “happy” Memorial Day (with video)…
Sorry, but in my list of holidays, it is not a happy one any more.
A couple things occurred to me as I was thinking about what to write about.
First was a guy on a discussion list who wrote the whole wish and wished everyone a happy Memorial …
Carnival of Family Life…
Everybody likes to talk about their family, especially if you have kids. Sit down, have a cup of coffee and enjoy the informative, funny and inspiring stories, insights and observations offered by the many gifted writers participating in this week’s ….
A soldier Coming home…..Two stories…
Patsy Giacchi was drafted into the Army when he turned 18. The New Jersey native landed with the 94th Quartermaster Railhead Company at Normandy on D-day.
Four years later….Patsy’s Account:
“Out of the clear blue sky over the loudspea…
Dog Bites Man, Sun Rises in East, Chinese Toothpaste Contains Poison Additive…
The FDA has no evidence that any of the tainted toothpaste has been imported into the United States, but they are not taking any chances. Toothpaste exported from China to Panama and the Dominican Republic have been found to contain……
A Memorial Day Speech from 2001…
This link is offered for reference to a fine example of a Memorial Day Speech
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Memorial Day…
Don’t forget our fallen soldiers today. All citizens of the United States owe these men and women a debt. We wouldn’t have the freedom we have without their brave sacrifices.
God bless all our fighting men and women today plus their families….
The Knucklehead of the Day award…
Today’s winner is Spyware maker Zango….
More on Kellie Lim…
Another article on the incredible Kellie Lim. It is worth worth reading. Boy I just wish I knew what medical school told Kellie not to apply. I’d give that University a Knucklehead award….
Memorial Day 2007 - The Blogosphere Remembers…
Cox & Forkum
I’ll update this a post a few times today. Other blogging will be light or saved for Tuesday. Feel free to send links to your posts or interesting Memorial Day finds.
In Training
There is nothing in this world like a s…
Thank you…
The Cotillion Memorial Day Round-Up: Wild Thing remembers what Memorial Day is all about and gives us her thoughts on what this day means, with her usual eloquence and style. Don’t miss it! A Lovely Infidel asks “What are……
Leadership and The Army Noncomissioned Officer Creed…
Leadership is never about yourself; it’s about those you lead. …
Memorial Day…
From the White House Commission On Remembrance:
Promoting the spirit of unity and remembrance through observance of The National Moment of Remembrance at 3 PM local time on Memorial Day; Ensuring the nation remembers the sacrifices of AmericaÂ’s….
If We Forget to Remember ……
Cross posted from God, Guns, Glory!
The biblical book of Joshua records the story of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River just before the battle of Jericho. The priests carried the Ark of the Covenant before the people and when their feet touched …
We Always Have a Choice…
Saying that conservatives had no other choice but Bush in the 2000 primaries is a cop out that holds conservative leaders blameless for backing Bush in the face of many more honest conservatives. In addition, how do we avoid having a big spender this…..
Memorial Day Tribute to Our Troop…
By John Cox
We all appreciate that this Memorial Day, above so many others, it is good to remind ourselves of the huge sacrifice made by our men and women in uniform, past and present. We participate in the parades, we attend the memorial services, we …
Giuliani v Edwards and Amnesty…
A few days ago, Edwards claimed that the War on Terror was just a bumper sticker slogan. Giullani responded with this;If you think there’s a global war on terror as a slogan for George Bush, you are not facing reality,…
Cindy Sheehan Steps Down: ‘Good Riddance Attention Whore’……
How fitting that she bids us adieu from Daily Kos, as this but a sampling of the love and adoration that they have bestowed upon the absolute moral authority of the anti-war movement! HotAir summed it up best when Allahpundit noted that:
Yesterday…
Christian?..Get outta Mec-ca!…
Sau-di officials have arrested a man in Mec-ca for being a Christian…
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Monday Candle Moment: Memorial Day 2007…
Here in “Livable, Lovable Lodi,” we are blessed each Memorial Day by Cherokee Memorial Park’s annual “Avenue of Flags.” Today marks the fiftieth year that Memorial Day has been commemorated by a breathtakingly beautiful display of American flags.
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The Knucklehead of the Day award…
Today’s winner is Gary Olson Jr. of Anchorage Alaska….
Hope u had a lovely and meaningful holiday Beth!