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This weekend we're blessed with another three-day weekend. Most will be vacationing in other parts of the nation, some will be heading to the beach (where the weather permits) and some will simply be vegging on the couch.
Sadly, I was going to be one of those vegging and not really thinking about what Memorial Day means to Americans.
Last night I was privilidged to watch a dear friend of the family graduate from Southwestern College here in San Diego. At the beginning of the graduation ceremony, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited and was immediately followed by the singing of the National Anthem. The crowd stood and recited the Pledge and not one person omitted the portion of 'under God' - not one that I could hear. My father-in-law and his wife, like I did, put emphasis on that portion. And the young lady singing the National Anthem really put her heart and soul into her singing. It was inspiring.
Anyway, I was thinking about America and Memorial Day and decided this afternoon to do a little research on the topic.
Did you know that Memorial Day was originally designated to be on May 30th of every year? It was changed back in 1971 with the passage of the National Holiday Act of 1971 and it further diluted the meaning of honoring America's war dead into a bonanzza of sales and other trite crap.
Here is a site I found that has a whole lot more history and facts on Memorial Day, including a movement to change it back from the three-day weekend to May 30th.
This weekend while I cannot place flags on graves in Rosecrans Cemetery due to just being FUBARed from dialysis, I will hang my American flag from my balcony in spite of apartment regulations.
And I will remember those that have fallen in the defense of America, it's people, and the ideals for which America is the greatest nation on the face of the planet.
MM,
Thanks for the information and thanks for serving our country.
qg
Read more in Memorial Day 2005Kelli: That is EXACTLY what I try to instill in my daughter.
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nathalie said:
thank you for your service, Mikey!!!
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Crud - I just tried to register at DU and I found out that I
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Cait said:
Yes, Mad One, thank you and all the other men and women who served.
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I remember when Memorial Day was on the 30th every year. It is my birthday, I was a Girl Scout, and every year I marched in the Memorial Day parade through our small town of Larchmont, N.Y. The year I remember the most is the year I got to carry the American flag. We had very specific rules as to how we could hold it. I was so proud. This Monday will be a rarity; Memorial Day falls on the real Memorial Day. My son will be marching in a Memorial Day parade himself. My family will be dropping him at the 'step off' point at 9am, and from there we will find our spot to watch them march by. At the conclusion of the parade route there will be a ceremony in the Memorial Cemetary. Not only will it bring back memories of my childhood, but it is wonderful to have something that helps me focus on why we even have this holiday. I think that's even more important now, while men and women of this country are dying to make freedom a reality to so many. I want to make sure that my kids never forget why there is a Memorial Day and what it really means.
|| Posted by Kelli, May 28, 2005 07:33 PM ||And I want to thank you for serving our country. :)
|| Posted by Maeve, May 29, 2005 09:19 AM ||Yes, Mad One, thank you and all the other men and women who served.
|| Posted by Cait, May 29, 2005 09:42 AM ||You posted on rightwingnews:
Crud - I just tried to register at DU and I found out that I cannot use my Hotmail account as an e-mail address.
I'm not planning on giving out my real e-mail addy - I just started it up and so far, it's completely free of spam.
Anyone know a way around this?
by Mad Mikey on 2003-01-14 10:54:54
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yes mickey tell the truth! you can register a hotmail account, you just have to wait for 24 hours for your account at DU to be activated.
the fine people at DU seek truth and honesty. please refrain for seeking to spread dishonesty. that violates i assume your principles of fairness and honesty.
in addition, i find it odd that an intelligent person as yourself who maintains a blog has no clue as to avoiding spam.
yeah i know your post is 2 years old, but i was surfing and stumbled on it. i'm sure given your age that in jan 2003 you were fairly familiar with the pc, it's been around for 20 years.
xxxoooxxx
streblin
|| Posted by streblin, May 30, 2005 04:45 AM ||To those who leave so others may stay.
|| Posted by Yogimus, May 30, 2005 07:13 PM ||thank you for your service, Mikey!!!
|| Posted by nathalie, May 30, 2005 10:18 PM ||Kelli: That is EXACTLY what I try to instill in my daughter.
To All: Thank you for thanking me for my service. In all honesty, it was my pleasure to serve and protect. (I actually feel a little embarassed for people thanking me....really.)
|| Posted by Mad Mikey, May 31, 2005 07:28 AM ||MM,
Thanks for the information and thanks for serving our country.
qg
|| Posted by qualityg, June 1, 2005 06:50 PM ||