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FReeper Canteen ~ Memorial Day: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes ~ 27 May 2019
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Posted on 05/26/2019 5:06:23 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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The FReeper Canteen Observes
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History Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet (see below) carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead" (Source: Duke University's Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920). While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it's difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day. It is more likely that it had many separate beginnings; each of those towns and every planned or spontaneous gathering of people to honor the war dead in the 1860's tapped into the general human need to honor our dead, each contributed honorably to the growing movement that culminated in Gen Logan giving his official proclamation in 1868. It is not important who was the very first, what is important is that Memorial Day was established. Memorial Day is not about division. It is about reconciliation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all. Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I (when the holiday changed from honoring just those who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war). It is now celebrated in almost every State on the last Monday in May (passed by Congress with the National Holiday Act of 1971 (P.L. 90 - 363) to ensure a three day weekend for Federal holidays), though several southern states have an additional separate day for honoring the Confederate war dead: January 19 in Texas, April 26 in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi; May 10 in South Carolina; and June 3 (Jefferson Davis' birthday) in Louisiana and Tennessee. More history here. |
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Poetry & SONG
MEMORIAL DAY
In distant field of sunny France Where strangers come and go, Amid the farms of Flanders, where The fragrant breezes blow, Our soldier-dead in quiet sleep 'Neath crosses row on row.
Here shrapnel shells once shrieked and burst And took their toll of death; The very wind, itself a foe, Bore poison on its breath.
Above their graves the birds now sing As round that home of yore, When, carefree boys, they romped and played; Those childhood days soon oer, The boys to brave and strong men grown, They romped and played no more.
They put aside their childish toys, A mans work each must do, And when their country called for them, To her they answered true.
"We must protect our native land: She shall not suffer wrong For she has reared and nurtured us, Were men and we are strong. Well bid good-by to those we love; It will not be for long."
With aching hearts and tear-dimmed eyes We watched them go away. Some have returned but many sleep In foreign lands today.
Where English roses bloom and fade, In France where lilies grow, Among the fields of Flanders, where The scarlet poppies blow, Our soldier-dead are not forgot Though strangers come and go.
~By Eula Gladys Lincoln~
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America the Beautiful - 1913
O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea!
O beautiful for pilgrim feet Whose stern, impassioned stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness! America! America! God mend thine every flaw, Confirm thy soul in self-control, Thy liberty in law!
O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife. Who more than self the country loved And mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine Till all success be nobleness And every gain divine!
O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam Undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea!
O beautiful for halcyon skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the enameled plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee Till souls wax fair as earth and air And music-hearted sea!
O beautiful for pilgrims feet, Whose stern impassioned stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness! America ! America ! God shed his grace on thee Till paths be wrought through wilds of thought By pilgrim foot and knee!
O beautiful for glory-tale Of liberating strife When once and twice, for man's avail Men lavished precious life ! America! America! God shed his grace on thee Till selfish gain no longer stain The banner of the free!
O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam Undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed his grace on thee Till nobler men keep once again Thy whiter jubilee! |
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Links to redrock's Memorial Day Threads from 2006 "We Can Be Heroes.....Just For One Day" MEMORIAL DAY --Thread # 1
"Just Another Drunk Indian..." MEMORIAL DAY--Thread # 2
"Chocolate Chip Cookies" MEMORIAL DAY --Thread # 3
"Hey...Do Ya Wanna Hear a Polish Joke???" MEMORIAL DAY --Thread # 4 "Remember...What We Owe.." MEMORIAL DAY --Thread # 5
"The Betrayal of The American Soldier" MEMORIAL DAY Thread # 6
Final -- "Falls The Night" MEMORIAL DAY Thread # 7
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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May 27A Living Memorial of Kindness
David asked, Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan's sake? 2 Samuel 9:1 I grew up in a church full of traditions. One came into play when a beloved family member or friend died. Often a church pew or possibly a painting in a hallway showed up not long afterward with a brass plate affixed: In Memory of . . . The deceaseds name would be etched there, a shining reminder of a life passed on. I always appreciated those memorials. And I still do. Yet at the same time theyve always given me pause because they are static, inanimate objects, in a very literal sense something not alive. Is there a way to add an element of life to the memorial?
Following the death of his beloved friend Jonathan, David wanted to remember him and to keep a promise to him (1 Samuel 20:1217). But rather than simply seek something static, David searched and found something very much alivea son of Jonathan (2 Samuel 9:3). Davids decision here is dramatic. He chose to extend kindness (v. 1) to Mephibosheth (vv. 67) in the specific forms of restored property (all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul) and the ongoing provision of food and drink (you will always eat at my table).
As we continue to remember those whove died with plaques and paintings, may we also recall Davids example and extend kindness to those still living.
By John Blase
Reflect & Pray
Who has died that you dont want to forget? What might a specific kindness to another person look like for you?
Jesus, give me the strength to extend kindness in memory of the kindness others have shown me, but most important because of Your great kindness.
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posted on
05/26/2019 5:08:33 PM PDT
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The Mayor
(He is risen! Alleluia!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
05/26/2019 5:11:27 PM PDT
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left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: All
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posted on
05/26/2019 5:12:18 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Remember the Fallen.
Honor those serving.
Thank all who served.
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posted on
05/26/2019 5:12:33 PM PDT
by
lightman
(Byzantine Troparia: The "praise choruses" of antiquity.)
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
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posted on
05/26/2019 5:30:23 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
The day of remembrance and reflection......
I salute all who went to their final home and allowed those of us to go back home...
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posted on
05/26/2019 5:37:03 PM PDT
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JBW1949
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; mylife; Publius; All
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posted on
05/26/2019 5:48:30 PM PDT
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MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; MS.BEHAVIN; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
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posted on
05/26/2019 5:49:16 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks for honoring our Fallen, Kathy, very appropriate tribute.
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posted on
05/26/2019 5:49:26 PM PDT
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PROCON
('Progressive' is a Euphemism for <strike>Totalitarian</strike> COMMUNIST)
To: left that other site
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...does your area have any parades or events for Memorial Day?
You and Penny able to get out? We have had some much needed rain today.
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posted on
05/26/2019 6:00:39 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MS.BEHAVIN
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posted on
05/26/2019 6:03:52 PM PDT
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mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2LT Radix jr; 300winmag; ..
~ Memorial Day: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes ~
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posted on
05/26/2019 6:08:55 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Greetings and salutations!
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posted on
05/26/2019 6:15:32 PM PDT
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mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: mylife
Hey ‘dere, you!
*HUG*
I thought Pete did a GREAT job!
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posted on
05/26/2019 6:19:36 PM PDT
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MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: PROCON
Howdy, PRO.
Have you had a nice weekend? Have there been any Memorial Day events in your area to attend?
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posted on
05/26/2019 6:20:15 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: The Mayor
Amen brother we have no end of brass plaques.
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posted on
05/26/2019 6:21:37 PM PDT
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mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Beenie and weenie suppah at the post tomorrow!
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posted on
05/26/2019 6:26:47 PM PDT
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mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
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posted on
05/26/2019 6:27:58 PM PDT
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mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
That was SO COOL!! Yay, Pete!!!!
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posted on
05/26/2019 6:30:29 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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