SubscribeIn Remembrance of the Greatness
Memorial Day is a United States Federal Holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who perished while in military service to their country. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War, after World War I it was expanded to include casualties of any war or military action.
Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. US Eastern time. Another tradition is to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff from dawn until noon local time. Volunteers usually place an American flag upon each grave site located in a National Cemetery. (Read more at Wikipedia)
In Flanders Fields
By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
by manilenya, on May 25 2008 @ 7:10 pm
Hi!
This is the reason why I didn’t realize that you’re a Filipino lol! May I ask if you’re in Canada right now?
Thanks for the visit and dropping a comment.
Happy Memorial Day to you! Araw ng Kagitingan yata sa atin yan
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by manilenya, on May 25 2008 @ 7:16 pm
Oh! you’re in Singapore, sorry. I lived there for 2 and a half years. I left last year. Wala lang. lol! Tumatanda na talaga ko
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by Symphony of Love, on May 25 2008 @ 7:40 pm
Hi, I am not Pinoy
I am just a Singaporean who is fortunate to be able to stay in Philippines for about 1.5 years because of some business previously.
Philippines is a beautiful country and there are so many places that I want to go in Philippines but I was not able to go to all these places.
by coolingstar9, on May 26 2008 @ 2:22 am
They were hero in the country. I hope no war between human. So, more people can have longer lives.
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by Symphony of Love, on May 26 2008 @ 6:32 am
Hi coolingstar9, I share the same thought as you.
by Maria, on May 23 2009 @ 12:53 am
Happy Memorial Day!
by Tammy-Cricket, on May 23 2009 @ 9:10 am
It is amazing that so many people have no idea what Memorial Day represents. My father fought in the Vietnam War. Do this day…his life has never been the same.
Wonderful tribute BK.
by Symphony of Love, on May 23 2009 @ 10:47 am
@ Maria, Happy Memorial Day too.
@ Tammy, sometimes we tend to take for granted the peace we are enjoying now and forget those who had sacrificed for this great cause. It must be an unforgettable experience for your father to be so far away from home and fighting.
by Liara Covert, on May 23 2009 @ 4:02 pm
BK, although the Memorial day holiday is celebrated on different dates in different countries, the sentiment is meaningful for all. Each human being is reminded that something beyond them watches over and protects the soul. Love is everywhere. It is not always visual but can always be detected by a discerning heart.
by Symphony of Love, on May 23 2009 @ 5:39 pm
@ Liara, yes, it is meaningful for all. And I believe Memorial Day makes even more sense for those who had been through wars themselves; either fighting as soldiers themselves or having someone in their families fighting as one. They would always be reminded about the cruelties of war.
by iWalk, on May 23 2009 @ 8:05 pm
I think Memorial Day is a good idea for people remember those national heroes.
We need Memorial Day too!
by Mhar's Display, on May 23 2009 @ 10:06 pm
Remembering all those who served. Have a wonderful weekend.
Mharms
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by Symphony of Love, on May 24 2009 @ 7:48 am
@ iWalk, indeed it is good for us to remember those national heroes.
@ Mharms, during this memorial weekend, let us remember all those who sacrificed for the peace we are enjoying now and be grateful to them and their families.
by Sue, on May 24 2009 @ 5:42 pm
Thanks for sharing this. My father, husband, brother-in-law and nephew are all Veterans. Happy Memorial Day.
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by Symphony of Love, on May 24 2009 @ 7:04 pm
@ Sue, I salute them. Happy Memorial Day.
by Tina, on May 25 2009 @ 1:10 pm
the poem is beautiful. its nice to have days like this to look back and think what people did for us
by Symphony of Love, on May 25 2009 @ 4:25 pm
@ Tina, a day for us to remember also about the cruelties of wars and the sufferings they brought with it.
by Pam, on May 31 2010 @ 9:28 pm
My father is a veteran and I think it is wonderful to remember these heroes each year.
In Flanders Field is my daughter’s favorite poem.
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by Symphony of Love, on May 31 2010 @ 9:56 pm
@ Pam, yes, these heroes sacrificed their lives so that many could enjoy the peace that they are enjoying now.