Tag Archives: Memorial Day

The Thanks of a Grateful Nation

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

. . General Orders No. 11, Grand Army of the Republic Headquarters. I. The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of … Continue reading →

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Those They Leave Behind

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

. It is the one and only photo that makes me cry each time I see it. What brings the tears to my eyes is not just the bereaved young woman, but the Marine who stands behind her. In an … Continue reading →

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The Official Start of Summer

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

. . Memorial Day Weekend – the “official” start to the Summer season. We have the annual running of the Indy 500, the men fire up their grills, and the ladies can start wearing white shoes! I ran across this … Continue reading →

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