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Why We Celebrate Memorial Day
 

 


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May 22, 2009
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Why We Celebrate Memorial Day

Image 1My son, Steven Michael Holt got out of the navy last week after five years of service.

This morning, I was driving down the road and I looked at the navy sticker on the windshield of my car. I felt the pride swell up inside me for my son, for my country and for my family. All the men in my family served; my Grandfather was a shellback; my Dad -- military police in Germany.  Uncles, brothers and other family members served in Korea and Vietnam. I am proud of my family. I am proud of my country. I am proud of the boys that didn't come home and the Moms who gave their sons for my freedom.

This country may have its faults, but I stand tall with pride that it is still and always will be the greatest country of all. This weekend is about those Americans who also believe this and gave up their freedom to defend ours. I am so very proud of my son.

The Video Remember Me by Lizzie Palmer is a poignant, touching collection of memories and reminders that bring our troops closer to our hearts.

Linda Holt

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  • Memorial Day Order Traditional observance Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Another tradition is to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff from dawn until noon local time. Volunteers often place American flags on each gravesite at National Cemeteries. Many Americans also use Memorial Day to honor other people who have died.

    Another way would be to mail a check to: USO of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, Inc. Philadelphia International Airport Terminal A-East Philadelphia, PA 19153 215-365-8010 or go to http://www.libertyuso.org/donate/

    To some degree over the span of our lifetime we all mistakenly take our freedom for granted. We are not always in agreement on how and what we must do to protect it but we always call on the same people to defend it when becomes necessary. Lets support them when we can. Jim Wescott

    (For the interesting history read "Memorial Day" on Wikipedia) Please feel free to send this to your friends!

    Jim Wescott

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