I still make the trek and still place the flowers, but now I know some of those relatives that are buried there. This gives me the sense of duty to remember them whether they have served in the armed forces or not to keep there memory going of who my family is and was for times to come. I hope all can take some time this weekend to visit and place a flower, say thanks or say prayer to all that have served your family and the country.
I too grew up placing flowers on graves of ancestors, but my mom cleaned the graves regularly and we placed flowers on all holidays. I still do, and will continue to do so until I can no longer drive down. For me, as a kid, it was always serious business, and mom taught us to not walk on graves, etc. I've tried to instill this in my own kids, and hope they are able to continue this tradition of connecting and honoring family history.
I came across this looking for something else. I'm so glad I saw this. I am a veteran and I'm aware that it takes death in order for us to have our freedom. I thank all the veterans that have bought and given their lives for us.
I will make sure that all my children know what it means to have our freedom. God Bless America. This piece of information remains ambiguous after the lecture of this dedicated site.
In a german book, Thursday, 30th Mai is signed in a sort of diary held by the protagonist Gesine Cresspahl as Memorial Day; now is of the utmost importance to me, to know if the Autor Uwe Johnson; the book: Anniversaries or, in the original unabridged version: Jahrestage has misplaced or displaced the date of this Celebration. Can anybody help me on this subject? Many thanks in advance. You may wish to contact the Waterloo, NY , village office.
Waterloo was the birthplace of Memorial Day. Decoration Day was started officially with General John A. The origin of Memorial Day actually began by slaves who had been freed after the civil war. A mass grave of union soldiers was found. The freed slaves dug them up and gave each on a proper burial and celebrated them for fighting for their freedom with dancing and singing for all to see. I would love more information about these thoughts.
I would love to know more. In the event that the slaves did a gracious thing in burying the Union dead who were not buried properly, that is wonderful. But it's getting a bit weird that as we continue to discredit the founders of this country i. History is history. I appreciate things being discovered but there is an odd proliferation of "new history" while historical realities are forgotten or viewed with disdain. It's a sad thing when a nation has to erase, re-word , eliminate, raise new heroes in order to placate identity politics.
When I grew up, I learned about all sorts of good people, of all backgrounds. Quotas were not required. I agree. I've even heard about the desire to deface Mt. Rushmore because Jackson had slaves. Folks need to wake up to the fact that slavery wasn't a white American institution. It was world wide, and the folks who initiated the selling of those slaves were from Africa, yep, neighboring tribes.
That being said, there were heroes of wars throughout history who aren't PC these days, and unfortunately my children have received a very distorted presentation of "heroes" in their history, while the true heroes are being deleted. My uncle died in WWII, my dad and uncles fought in WWII and did not want to talk about the war, however, my daddy talked of his and other soldiers giving their measly k-ration to starving kids in the war zone.
God bless all of them! Jackson is not on Mt. Rushmore - you might be thinking of Jefferson. And yes, slavery was indeed a white American institution. And no, the neighboring African tribes did not initiate the selling of their people.
White slavers kidnapped them. I believe memorial day is an important occasion and that's why I have created a blog on it just to create more awareness. I always assumed Memorial Day was at the end of May. Now I read that Congress set the date as the last Monday in May. Oh well, Congress does what it wants- always has, always will. Next thing you know, they'll change 4th of July.
Hi what good would it be if you just pick any day at the end of the Month most would agree the Last Monday would be the best Time this way Every Friday Saturday Sunday you can enjoy the Weekend together and the Celebrate it on that Monday and as you said you always assumed it was at the end of the Month as an American if you are one you should always know the Day that is for the lost hero's and if you have served as i Salute those lost , Still fighting i will include you.
I personally wish July 4 would change it's DAY- like this year it's on Wednesday- right in the middle of the week- some people will only get that one day off- as if it was on a Friday or a Monday- it would give people more time to enjoy it- The same goes for Christmas.
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Subscribe for fascinating stories connecting the past to the present. Veterans Day is a U. In , on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Labor Day will occur on Monday, September 6.
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal Congress passed a resolution in for an annual observance, and November 11 became a national holiday beginning in Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays Presidents' Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February; Presidents' Day will occur on Monday, February Originally established in in recognition of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents' Day after it According to the U.
Department of Veterans Affairs, approximately 25 cities and towns—including two named Columbus: one in Mississippi, one in Georgia—claim to have originated Memorial Day in the years immediately before Grand Army of the Republic leader John A. The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since , but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution.
On July 2nd, , the Continental Congress Memorial Day and its traditions may have ancient roots. The ancient Greeks and May Day is a May 1 celebration with a long and varied history, dating back millennia.
Memorial Day is commemorated at Arlington National Cemetery each year with a ceremony in which a small American flag is placed on each grave. About 5, people attend the ceremony annually. Join the conversation Twitter Facebook Youtube Instagram. Sponsorship by:. Support Provided By: Learn More.
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