t is hoped that everyone will take some time out from their cookouts, laying by the pool, skiing at the lake, etc., to remember the real reason for this holiday. Joanne just asked why our flag, that flies in our front yard was at half staff. It is because on Memorial it is traditional to lower it to half staff until noon, to honor our heroes, and then raise it to the top.A day that started out as Decoration Day over the years became Memorial Day, a day to remember those in our military who gave their all to ensure that the rest of us could spend this day doing what we please. So please stop, at least for a moment, and thank those Veterans that gave their lives for this great country, the land of the free. One of my favorite phrases is: "Freedom is not free."
By the way, if you are able to read this then you should thank your teachers. If you are reading it in English, then you should thank the Veterans.
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AMEN!!! Hopefully more people will begin to understand that our freedom is not free - SOMEONE (meaning many men and women) gave everything so that we could be able to enjoy a good life. There are thousands of other men and women who gave a piece of themselves for that same effort. Don't forget the families that also gave so much so our Veteran's could serve!
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