Memorial Day

[Lisa B]

While you are out this holiday weekend, celebrating with family and friends, shopping, or resting comfortably on what would be a normal work day that you now have off, please remember the real meaning behind Memorial Day.


As someone said to me yesterday, "May the angels rest on the shoulders of your family, and keep your husband, son and yourself safe"

May all our troops come home safe and soon.....



They are not dead who live in lives they leave behind. In those whom they have blessed they live a life again."—Eleanor Roosevelt


As we remember our fallen heroes, our hearts go out to those who can never forget - the families they left behind. People whose wounds are still fresh 20, 40, and 50 years later. For those of us who have not lived it, it is hard to imagine what it must be like: seeing—with shock and puzzlement and dread—a uniformed officer and a chaplain approach the front door, hearing them express the deep sorrow and gratitude of the United States, saying "We regret to inform you…"

Do not think in terms of a thousand casualties; think in terms of one. Because each casualty was someone's loved one.

At the end of any war, after the headlines are off the front pages, there are the wounds of a family member, lamenting the loss of a loved one, that will never heal.


The National Moment of Remembrance, established by Congress, asks Americans wherever they are at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day to pause in an act of national unity (duration: one minute).The time 3 p.m. was chosen because it is the time when most Americans are enjoying their freedoms on the national holiday. The Moment does not replace traditional Memorial Day events; rather it is an act of national unity in which all Americans, alone or with family and friends, honor those who died for our freedom. It will help to reclaim Memorial Day as the sacred and noble holiday it was meant to be. In this shared remembrance, we connect as Americans.

How to Participate

Wherever you are, observe the Momentat 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day. Ask others to remember—relatives, friends, church, neighborhood, or co-workers to observe the Moment at places such as your neighborhood, local pool, picnic grounds, etc., for one minute of Remembrance. Participation can be informal as ringing a bell three times to signify the Moment.


Why

To provide a time of Remembrance for America’s fallen and to make a commitment to give something back to our country in their memory.
To have Americans participate in an act of national unity and demonstrate gratitude and respect for those who died for freedom since the founding of our Nation.
To provide a sense of history to our citizens and ensure that younger generations understand the sacrifices made to preserve our liberties.

"Each name of the Fallen is engraved in our hearts"

1914-1918 World War I (In progress)

1939-1945 World War II (In progress)

1950 - 1953: The Korean War
1959 - 1975: The Vietnam War
1983: Beirut Bombings
1983: Operation Urgent Fury (Grenada)
1989 - 1991: Operation Just Cause (Panama)
1990 - 1991: The Gulf War
1993 - 1995: Operation Restore Hope (Somalia)
1994 - 1995: Operation Uphold Democracy

2001 - Present: Operation Enduring Freedom
2003 - Present: Operation Iraqi Freedom

[BIRDSITTER]

Lisa Thanks For That Post I Will Never Forget What Memorial Day Means I Was In The Air Force And I Was One Of The Drivers That Drove The Chaplin And Officer To The Family To Tell Them Of Their Loss God Bless Everyone Serving Our Country

[DynamitePsycho]

I will never forget...being a granddaughter, grand niece, daughter and wife to military service members and being one myself. I spent half of the day helping place 4091 flags at the National Cemetery in Mobile, Alabama. May they all come home safe!

[Momofmany]

A beautiful reminder to remember the meaning of the day, Thank you Lisa and my heart and prayers are with every man and woman serving today and their families willing to make that sacrifice so my family can sleep, play, and live in peace.

[Lisa B]

Rick, I never knew that, and could not imagine that...not at all....

this is my front yard. The flag hangs for all the men and women we need to remember, and the one with the yellow ribbon hangs for my husband, son, their units and all the troops serving all over the world.....

[Jezebelsmom]

Lisa,
When you talk to your husband and son next please tell them "Thank You" and to also pass that along to the guys in their units.

[Lisa B]

thank you. I will. I will also ask my husband to log on here when he can... I am just wishing 2009 away

[Hueycrew]

Well I suppose since it has been mentioned I will reply. To all on this board I will thank you for your support, and those whom have served here..thank you From Iraq. As Lisa has learned over the years this is more a special day, not for me, I have repeatedly explained to her, but for those whom are no longer with us and haven given the ultimate sacrifice for us to live free. This is what it is all about. My day is in November, the 11h day the 11th hour of the 11th month.

Lisa is a great wife and always remembers what i do treating me a little more special on these days..but..I'm just a simple man doing my job and what I have loved to do for the past 35 years.

Remember the fallen, the brave, and their families whom were left behind.

SFC G.W.B.
Dco 1-150 AHB
Al-Kut, Iraq

[Lisa B]

ahhhh there's my very own hero. I miss you.

[Tobysmom]

aww...george you are missed stay safe and lisa is doing a great job here you would be proud of her