Memorial Day

What is Memorial Day? Memorial Day was begun for us to remember and honor "our ancestors, our family members, our loved ones, our neighbors and our friends who have given the ultimate sacrifice."

We observe by visiting and placing flowers on the gravesites of our fallen heroes, by visiting memorials, and by flying the US flag at half-mast until noon. There's also a "National Moment of Remembrance" at 3 p.m. to pause and think upon the true meaning of the day, and for Taps to be played.

Day is done
Gone the sun
From the Lakes
From the hills
From the sky.
All is well,
Safely rest.
God is nigh.
Fading light
Dims the sight
And a star
Gems the sky,
Gleaming bright
From afar,
Drawing nigh,
Falls the night.
Thanks and praise,
For our days,
Neath the sun,
Neath the stars,
Neath the sky,
As we go,
This we know,
God is nigh.

(I'm sorry to say I didn't know Taps had words.) For all of you who have lost loved ones in our fight for freedom both here and abroad, though I know it was given with tears, thank you for your sacrifice. We remember our fallen heroes today, and every day.


"We come, not to mourn our dead soldiers, but to praise them." ~Francis A. Walker