May 22, 2009
Memorial Day and a Moment of Remembrance
Memorial Day has changed from it’s original purpose of honoring Civil War Soldiers that lost their lives while fighting the war, to a 3 day week-end that culminates in a Day that honors all Soldiers that have died in all wars.
For most though, the last Monday of May, Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of Summer. Families go camping, have BBQ’s, watch local Memorial Day Parades, and just enjoy the long week-end. And at 3PM on Memorial Day we are all supposed to pause to remember those that have died fighting for our freedoms. It is called the The National Moment of Remembrance, signed into law in 2000 by then President Clinton.
For most though, the last Monday of May, Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of Summer. Families go camping, have BBQ’s, watch local Memorial Day Parades, and just enjoy the long week-end. And at 3PM on Memorial Day we are all supposed to pause at 3PM to remember all those that have died fighting for our freedoms. It is called the The National Moment of Remembrance, signed into law in 2000 by then President Clinton.
So this Monday, May 25th, please pause at 3PM your time and commemorate the lives of all those who have died to protect our freedoms and to keep America Free.
Ann Cummings said,
May 24, 2009 @ 4:00 am
Thank you for the reminder of The National Moment of Remembrance tomorrow.
I think many, in the celebration of a long holiday weekend signaling the start of summer, forget just what Memorial Day really celebrates. And thank you for YOUR service to our country!
Ann
Memorial Day – Honor and Love of America | Portsmouth NH Homes Condos Real Estate said,
May 24, 2009 @ 8:11 pm
[...] "Memorial Day and A Moment of Remembrance", written by my good friend in California, Kathy McGraw. Kathy reminds us of the original purpose of Memorial Day – honoring Civil War soldiers who lost their lives while fighting in that way. She also reminds us of The National Moment of Remembrance, signed into law in 2000 by President Reagan. I had forgotten about this, so very much appreciate Kathy’s reminder to all of us about pausing to remember all those who serve and have served to protect our freedoms. [...]