Category Archives: Memorial Day

The scriptures tell us in the book of John that "greater love has no man than this, than that he would lay down his life for his friends." That is how I view Memorial Day. There are countless men and women who gave their lives so that I can enjoy freedom. That freedom came with…

We have family who fought in the Revolutionary War, one side for the Patriot cause and one side for the British. The interesting thing is that as the British men lived here and gained a love for the land they defected to the Patriot cause and remained. Many family members fought in the Civil War.…

I well remember world war 11, as I had 4 uncles overseas.  One in Italy, the others I am not sure where. We had black out curtains, Ration stamps, (sugar, tires, gas, meat, shoes, are some of the things  rationed.)  We lived about 50 miles from the Pacific Ocean so we were on airplane watch, as…

Thoughts & prayers to our serving heroes...

As the daughter of a World War II veteran, I was taught early about the importance of honoring the memory and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in service to our country. That heritage drives me today to honor that sacrifice by standing up and fighting for my country and the values for which…

My grandmother called this Decoration Day.  Decoration Day originated after the Civil War to honor the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in that war.  It is now Memorial Day and honors all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.  Thankful for all the men and women who lost their lives defending our freedoms.

“For love of country they accepted death.” — James A. Garfield Happy Memorial Day!

Every Memorial Day I remember those in my generation who fought in a very unpopular war, Viet Nam.  These were the young men who attended high school and college with me, those who found their dreams and pursuit of happiness interrupted as they left the comforts of America and traveled  to those muggy marshes on…

Today we celebrate Memorial Day.    As we gather together with friends and family it is so important that we remind ourselves why we celebrate this special day.  Memorial Day is an opportunity to remember our brave men and women in  the military, all those who have made sacrifices, especially the ultimate sacrifice for our…

This Memorial Day I am spending the day with my 88 year old step-father, a World War II veteran who served in the Pacific theater.  We will be visiting Florida National Cemetery for a day of memorializing and honoring those who gave the ultimate in defense of our freedom and our country. We will never…