Did you know that Memorial Day began as "Decoration Day" . . There is evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War. Today it is tradition for VFW (Veterans Of Foreign War) decorate the graves of fellow service man and women.
In 2000 to help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the "National Moment of Remembrance" resolution was passed which asks at 3:00 pm local time we as Americans pause to give a moment of silence.
Moina Michael in 1915 wrote in her poem "In Flanders Fields"
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields were valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
Now that my son, Kevin is a Veteran, Memorial Day and Veteran's Day have given new meaning to me. I give thanks each day that I do not have to visit my sons grave like so many parents have to . . . I am blessed each day that God granted my prayers and returned him to his family safe.
Please find time to give thanks for the Service Men & Women that gave service to our great Country so we can enjoy this blessed weekend with our family and friends!
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Thanks for writing this. I think in our busy lives it's always important to take time and reflect on why we live in such a great country. If it weren't for the men and women that fought and, for some who died for us, where would we really be. It's not about camping and picnics, it's so much more.
ReplyDeleteThis is so very true sister's, people can't wait to part instead of praying and being thankful for the land they live in. Thank God that there are plenty of us out there that actually know what it is all about.
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