Memorial Day for some conjures images of hamburger and hot dogs, swimming pools and the unofficial start of summertime. But the last Monday in May serves, most importantly, as a time to honor those who have died while fighting in the US Armed Forces, the Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and the Air Force. It's a holiday steeped in somber American history and tradition. The day actually began as Decoration Day, following the Civil War, when mourners placed flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers. My father served in the army, and we went this morning to lay a flag and small wreath and have placed out our flags. We must not take for granted the services these people did for all of us, and we need to take better care of our veterans. Later we will be having my uncle who also served, and his son over for a small cook-out. If you served or are serving, THANK YOU for all your service protecting us and keeping our freedoms.
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Hope all is well on the left coast with all!
DeleteA great lineup of images to mark this occasion.
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DeleteHappy Memorial Day weekend to you to. Some beautiful and somber images.
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DeleteHappy Memorial Day, dear. I "forgot" to put up the flag today, and by that I mean I'm not in the mood this year with all of the rotten stuff happening lately.
ReplyDeleteI'm only in the mood to pay homage and respect for our servicemen and women, NOT our government. XOXO
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ReplyDeleteTo you as well Adam! 💋
DeleteHappy Memorial henny! Werk Divine! Love that dog tag flag art Cool as hell.
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DeleteHappy Memorial Day long Weekend! * So thankful to all who have sacrificed so much for this country. A most appropriate mood board for the day. I remember well the red poppies we used to give out years ago to veterans.
ReplyDeleteI too remember my grandmother giving them out to veterans in her church.
DeleteSo glad the long Memorial Day weekend is finally here! And a great reminder for the true meaning of the day. Glorious pictures today.
ReplyDeleteI almost felt as though summer might never get here.
Deletei see you flag pole is stick straight up. as usual.
ReplyDeleteI like to call it waving your old glory.
DeleteI struggle with my patriotism and the flag, because many of us don't live in the "same US" as others, and the one that's often on display belongs to those who believe it's only for the white cis straight conservative men and their property wives. but I'll always be humbled and grateful for those that gave their lives to give us the opportunity to keep struggling to make it a country to be proud of.
ReplyDeleteI'm the same. I'm patriotic for those you deserve it and earned it. Our country and servicemen deserve it. The government and politicians have to EARN IT. I never put out a flag till my Dad passed. It's my way of paying homage to him I guess.
DeleteThank you, Breenlantern for your words and I would like to add, as we continue to strive towards a more perfect union. Thank you, Maddie, for this post. xoxo
ReplyDeleteHere Here! Savy! Hopefully one day......
DeleteBeautiful images as always! I will show my father once he gets here. He'd love them.
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Please do, I hope he enjoys them.
DeleteThe Arthur Mole images are fascinating. Happy Memorial Day.
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I'd like to see more of them Scarlet.
DeleteMoving , very moving visuals
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DeleteRemembering those who lost their lives fighting for America. Maddie, I think that you remembering your father by placing a flag outside is a beautiful gesture.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gabriel. We didn't always get along, and had some nice knock out arguments...but we we're as close as we could be without killing each other. It's the least I can do to pay respects to him.
DeleteTundra Bunny here... you have chosen some really beautiful and poignant photos to mark the U.S. Memorial Day, Maddie. Red poppies always bring tears to my eyes when I think of the lives lost and sacrifices made so that we could live in freedom. Lest we forget!
ReplyDeleteWe had several orders of red poppies for several people at the floral shop. Nice to know it's a continuing tradition.
Deletethat was very tender and well-written prose.
ReplyDeleteI felt it needed said. Thank you dear Spo.
DeleteThank you, Linda. I hope you are doing well.
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful post. So many young men and women lives ended far too soon. We must never forget their sacrifice. Happy memorial day to you. X
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