The Reason for Memorial Day

We all know that Memorial Day marks the official start of summer and that it is a time for trip to the beach, family cookouts, major shopping with every sale under sun to find whatever you're looking for and, for many, a day off from work with pay.


Also, since 1911, Memorial day weekend is when the Indianapolis 500 is held.


The holiday actually was originally called Decoration Day, held to commemorate Union Soldiers who died during the Civil War. After World War 1, it became a day to honor all Americans who have died in all wars.


So, while you are cooking out, shopping, playing in the water, etc., please take a moment to remember why we have the holiday. Remember that many soldiers have fought and died over many years, in many wars, to protect and keep us free.

Remembering T.J. 

Memorial Day 2010

Courageous American soldiers have taken up arms, turned their back on fear and danger,

And protected the rights of individuals the world over.

On Memorial Day, we must reflect upon the courage of those who have stood in the gap.

We must not forget that freedom has come at a price too costly to be repaid.

We must not take our freedom for granted and be thankful for it.

Iraqi Freedom

The 3rd Infantry Division of Ft. Stewart, GA seemed to be hit especially hard. We lost someone we loved and many we appreciated.

See article of good information here

Thank God For Our Veterans

I am grateful to and thankful for all who have served and those who are serving. I have lost friends and others have come home. My husband and father and Uncle are veterans. My son-in-law is a veteran of the first Gulf War and my daughter is currently serving. I have friends whose children are serving and I'm very proud of you all.

It is because of those who have fought in wars past and those who serve today that I can write this blog with the freedom to express myself without fear.

"In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved."- Franklin D. Roosevelt

Freedom is not the right to do what we want, but what we ought. Let us have faith that right makes might and in that faith let us; to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) Politician. President of the United States.

Men fight for freedom, then they begin to accumulate laws to take it away from themselves. ~Author Unknown

It is painfully regretful that some have ultimately sacrificed all. Though we are free, our hearts are broken.

Remembering T.J.

You can visit, reporter on the scene, Michael Yon's blog to see his latest report on Iraq and Afghanistan and view his pictures.

http://www.michaelyon-online.com