Memorial Day is a
celebration of
remembrance for the brave
service of men and women
who gave their lives for
their country.
Originally, Memorial Day
honored those who had
died in the Civil War.
Now, it honors those who
died in the
Spanish-American War,
World War I, World War
II, the Korean War,
Vietnam and Desert Storm.
Memorial Day was declared
a federal holiday in
1971. We now, designate
this day to remember
loved ones who have
passed on, as well as
remembering our service
men and women. Flowers
and flags are placed on
graves in remembrance of
them. Parades and
dedications of memorials
usually are part of the
day's activities.
Soldier
Buried on the
Battlefield
And
when the wind in the
tree-tops roared,
The soldier asked from
the deep dark grave:
"Did the banner
flutter then?"
"Not so, my
hero," the wind
replied.
"The fight is done,
but the banner won,
Thy comrades of old have
borne it hence,
Have borne it in triumph
hence."
Then the soldier spake
from the deep dark grave:
"I am content."
Then
he heareth the lovers
laughing pass,
and the soldier asks once
more:
"Are these not the
voices of them that love,
That love--and remember
me?"
"Not so, my
hero," the lovers
say,
"We are those that
remember not;
For the spring has come
and the earth has smiled,
And the dead must be
forgot."
Then the soldier spake
from the deep dark grave:
"I am content."
~Unknown
Author~
Let's all remember
all those whose served
for us and our Country. All have a
Happy and Safe
Holiday
