Memorial Day 2010

[Mark]

Hope you all have a Great Memorial Day Weekend,
we are closed Saturday, Sunday & Monday.

Probably hang out around the homefront BBQ etc.
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The National Moment of Remembrance, established by Congress, asks Americans wherever they are at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day to pause in an act of national unity (duration: one minute).The time 3 p.m. was chosen because it is the time when most Americans are enjoying their freedoms on the national holiday. The Moment does not replace traditional Memorial Day events; rather it is an act of national unity in which all Americans, alone or with family and friends, honor those who died for our freedom. It will help to reclaim Memorial Day as the sacred and noble holiday it was meant to be. In this shared remembrance, we connect as Americans.

How to Participate

Wherever you are, observe the Moment at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day. Ask others to remember—relatives, friends, church, neighborhood, or co-workers to observe the Moment at places such as your neighborhood, local pool, picnic grounds, etc., for one minute of Remembrance. Participation can be informal as ringing a bell three times to signify the Moment.

Why

To provide a time of Remembrance for America’s fallen and to make a commitment to give something back to our country in their memory.To have Americans participate in an act of national unity and demonstrate gratitude and respect for those who died for freedom since the founding of our Nation.To provide a sense of history to our citizens and ensure that younger generations understand the sacrifices made to preserve our liberties



National Moment of Remembrance



History of Memorial Day — History.com Articles, Video, Pictures and Facts

God Bless The USA - Sing along Wave (Song Lyrics Vocals) w/ Brownielocks & Lee Greenwood

 

[New Look]

Happy Memorial Day everyone.

 

[Mark]

And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave. ~Joseph Drake


They come from all walks of life, from all across this great nation.

Each one has given their life on the battlefield for our freedom.

They are our fallen soldiers.

For all their differences, and for each unique story their paths tell, their common thread is valor. They serve around the world so we can remain safe and free, to keep America the greatest nation on earth. They have made the ultimate sacrifice for us, and so have their families.

We honor these fallen heroes this Memorial Day.

Christian Response would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to those who have served America and given their lives to preserve freedom here and around the world.

Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. It is meant to be a day for us to pause and remember those who have given their lives to the cause of freedom.

It has been said many times, freedom is not "free." It requires incredible bravery and courage from men and women who, just like us, have families and aspirations they would like to see well into the future. Sadly, many don't come home, and those of us who remain behind owe these heroic souls our endless respect - not just on Memorial Day, but every day that we are able to breathe free because they went away and fought for us while leaving their own lives behind.

Thanks to them, our children are able to sleep safely at night.

Thanks to them, our families enjoy the security to travel freely within the United States.

Thanks to them, our future is limited only by our imagination.

Thanks to them, America remains free.

Please join us in a moment of reflection this Memorial Day. We want to honor those who have given their all for this great country; and also say a prayer for those they left behind. May God bless them.

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13

 

[New Look]

And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave. ~Joseph Drake


They come from all walks of life, from all across this great nation.

Each one has given their life on the battlefield for our freedom.

They are our fallen soldiers.

For all their differences, and for each unique story their paths tell, their common thread is valor. They serve around the world so we can remain safe and free, to keep America the greatest nation on earth. They have made the ultimate sacrifice for us, and so have their families.

We honor these fallen heroes this Memorial Day.

Christian Response would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to those who have served America and given their lives to preserve freedom here and around the world.

Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. It is meant to be a day for us to pause and remember those who have given their lives to the cause of freedom.

It has been said many times, freedom is not "free." It requires incredible bravery and courage from men and women who, just like us, have families and aspirations they would like to see well into the future. Sadly, many don't come home, and those of us who remain behind owe these heroic souls our endless respect - not just on Memorial Day, but every day that we are able to breathe free because they went away and fought for us while leaving their own lives behind.

Thanks to them, our children are able to sleep safely at night.

Thanks to them, our families enjoy the security to travel freely within the United States.

Thanks to them, our future is limited only by our imagination.

Thanks to them, America remains free.

Please join us in a moment of reflection this Memorial Day. We want to honor those who have given their all for this great country; and also say a prayer for those they left behind. May God bless them.

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13

Worth repeating and good stuff! I miss my Navy days!!!!