Memorial Day

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. It was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.

Traditional observance of Memorial day has diminished over the years. Many Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At many cemeteries, the graves of the fallen are increasingly ignored, neglected. Most people no longer remember the proper flag etiquette for the day. While there are towns and cities that still hold Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some people think the day is for honoring any and all dead, and not just those fallen in service to our country.

Prior Lake’s Memorial Day parade will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, May 28 and proceed from VFW Post 6208, 16306 Main Ave., down Main Avenue to Memorial Park on County Road 44. Corey and I have gone to this parade many times in the past. It amazes me that not many people show up and watch this parade. It's an important one.

"THE PATRIOT" ~ *smile*

Memorial Day weekend was coming up,and the nursery school teacher took the opportunity to tell her class about patriotism."We live in a great country," she said."One of the things we should be happy is that,in this country, we are all free."One little boy came walking up to her from the back of the room.He stood with his hands on his hips and said..."I'm not free. I'm four."

Home of the Brave

Through the feel of war they brave this day

How proud they stand, their unselfish way

Our soldiers bear what we cannot see

They assure our right to live life free

Each trained will face an unknown fate

Our support they need, don’t hesitate

Just imagine how this land would be

Without their courage - catastrophe

All the liberties we have grown to know

Would not exist, this life would go

Find a thankfulness within your mind

Speak gratitude for our bravest kind

Have the willingness to show you care

For fallen heroes, hold back no tear

Reach out to God with his guiding light

For our troops do pray, both day and night

America raise your flags to wave

For we truly are 'home of the brave'