May each enjoy the Memorial day with family and friends. This was in my American Legion
newsletter, so I thought of sharing it with you.

The American Legion Online Update Story: The American Legion Online Update Story | American Legion

Moment of Remembrance to honor our war dead
On Memorial Day, May 26, at 3 p.m. local time, Major League Baseball games will stop, Amtrak train whistles will blast across the country, and hundreds of other nationwide participants will encourage Americans to pause for the Memorial Day National Moment of Remembrance. The ‘Moment' was established by an act of Congress to honor those who died in service to our country.

All citizens, alone or with family and friends, wherever they may be at 3 p.m. local time, are asked to pause for a moment of reflection and rededication to give something back to our country, in memory of our nation's fallen. The goal is to put "Memorial" back into Memorial Day; a Gallup poll revealed that only 28 percent of Americans know its true meaning.

"We want Americans to contemplate those things that bind us together," said Carmella LaSpada, director of the White House Commission on Remembrance. "The legacy of those who died to make this country better - from the Revolutionary War to the present - is something that strengthens and unites us. We want every child to say, ‘I know why I am free, and I know who died for my freedom.'" The commission was established in 2000 by Congress. Its purpose is to promote the ‘Moment' and the values of Memorial Day by acts of remembrance throughout the year.

The American Legion has partnered with the commission to increase recognition of the National Moment of Remembrance and encourages every American to attend Memorial Day events and to participate in the ‘Moment.' When we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we are honoring those who have served and those who are still serving.


MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE INFO: this is a link at the site.

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Yea can't keep the words of your great leader.

Prophet Muhammad - “Do you love your creator? Love your fellow-beings first.”

I noticed something strange, and for the first time in my life. I was going through some neighborhoods on the way to the bank and noticed a ton of the houses had christmas like wreaths on the doors. Apparently some people celebrate their memories by wreaths on their doors. I thought it strange I had never noticed it before.

I might get a wreath and have it edged in black in memory of those passing.

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One Tin Soldier Walked Away...............


Vote like your life and your families life depends on it - because it does.

Vote like you want peace & prosparity for America - because the right wants more wars, more casualities, more VA hospitals.

Vote like you want a secured border from terrorists, illegal aliens, drugs, and gun runners - because the right offerred you a few miles of wire fence.