Dear All -

I want to take this opportunity to honor anyone who has worn a uniform for this country. No matter what is happening elsewhere in the world, we are all connected.

Here's a little history:

"By the late 1800s, many communities across the country had begun to celebrate Memorial Day and, after World War I, observances also began to honor those who had died in all of America's wars. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be celebrated the last Monday in May. 

Today, Memorial Day is celebrated at Arlington National Cemetery with a ceremony in which a small American flag is placed on each grave. Also, it is customary for the president or vice-president to give a speech honoring the contributions of the dead and lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier."
Lay your prejudices, judgements, opinions down, and join me in honoring all the Americans who are serving in our military today.

Remember! 

Quote of the Day

"Memorial Day, perhaps more than any other holiday, was born of human necessity. Deep inside all of us lies a fundamental desire to make sense of life and our place in it and the world. What we have been given, what we will do with it and what we will pass to the next generation is all part of an unfolding history, a continuum that links one soul to another."         Abraham Lincoln