Memorial Day

Earl

Senior Insider

• May 23, 2015

• #1

Have a great weekend everyone...and just in case you didn't know:

Memorial Day, an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, at least, it marks the beginning of summer.

 

JEK

Senior Insider

• May 23, 2015

• #2

A big weekend for the Old Guard.

[h=1]Annual Flags-In ceremony in Arlington (15 images)[/h]Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed American flags at all of the over 228,000 headstones at Arlington in honor of Memorial Day during the annual Flags-In ceremony in Arlington, Virginia on May 21, 2015.

American flags are seen at headstones at Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Flags-In ceremony in Arlington, Virginia on May 21, 2015. Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed an American flag all of the over 228,000 headstones at Arlington in honor of Memorial Day. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPILicense photo | Permalink

Members of the Army's Old Guard march into Arlington National Cemetery as they participate in the annual Flags-In ceremony in Arlington, Virginia on May 21, 2015. Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed an American flag at all of the over 228,000 headstones at Arlington in honor of Memorial Day. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPILicense photo | Permalink

Members of the Army's Old Guard march with bags full of American flags during the annual Flags-In ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia on May 21, 2015. Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed an American flag all of the over 228,000 headstones at Arlington in honor of Memorial Day. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPILicense photo | Permalink

Members of the Army's Old Guard organize flags as they place them at headstones in Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Flags-In ceremony in Arlington, Virginia on May 21, 2015. Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed an American flag at all of the over 228,000 headstones at Arlington in honor of Memorial Day. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPILicense photo | Permalink

Army Staff Sgt. Robin Reed places a flag at a grave in Arlington National Cemetery during the Flags-In ceremony, in Arlington, Virginia on May 21, 2015. Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed an American flag all of the over 228,000 headstones at Arlington in honor of Memorial Day. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPILicense photo | Permalink

A members of the Army's Old Guard places an American flags at headstones in Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Flags-In ceremony in Arlington, Virginia on May 21, 2015. Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed an American flag at all of the over 228,000 headstones at Arlington in honor of Memorial Day. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPILicense photo | Permalink

Members of the Army's Old Guard march into Arlington National Cemetery as they participate in the annual Flags-In ceremony in Arlington, Virginia on May 21, 2015. Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed an American flag at all of the over 228,000 headstones at Arlington in honor of Memorial Day. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPILicense photo | Permalink

A members of the Army's Old Guard inspects a flag before placing it at a headstone in Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Flags-In ceremony in Arlington, Virginia on May 21, 2015. Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed an American flag at all of the over 228,000 headstones at Arlington in honor of Memorial Day. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPILicense photo | Permalink

A member of the Army's Old Guard places an American flags at headstones in Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Flags-In ceremony in Arlington, Virginia on May 21, 2015. Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed an American flag all of the over 228,000 headstones at Arlington in honor of Memorial Day. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPILicense photo | Permalink

A members of the Army's Old Guard places an American flags at headstones in Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Flags-In ceremony in Arlington, Virginia on May 21, 2015. Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed an American flag at all of the over 228,000 headstones at Arlington in honor of Memorial Day. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPILicense photo | Permalink

Members of the Army's Old Guard place American flags at headstones in Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Flags-In ceremony in Arlington, Virginia on May 21, 2015. Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed an American flag all of the over 228,000 headstones at Arlington in honor of Memorial Day. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPILicense photo | Permalink

Members of the Army's Old Guard place American flags at headstones in Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Flags-In ceremony in Arlington, Virginia on May 21, 2015. Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed an American flag all of the over 228,000 headstones at Arlington in honor of Memorial Day. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPILicense photo | Permalink

Members of the Army's Old Guard place American flags at headstones in Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Flags-In ceremony in Arlington, Virginia on May 21, 2015. Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed an American flag all of the over 228,000 headstones at Arlington in honor of Memorial Day. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPILicense photo | Permalink

Members of the Army's Old Guard march with bags full of American flags during the annual Flags-In ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia on May 21, 2015. Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed an American flag all of the over 228,000 headstones at Arlington in honor of Memorial Day. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPILicense photo | Permalink

Army Staff Sgt. Robin Reed places a flag at a grave in Arlington National Cemetery during the Flags-In ceremony, in Arlington, Virginia on May 21, 2015. Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed an American flag all of the over 228,000 headstones at Arlington in honor of Memorial Day. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

 

Earl

Senior Insider

• May 23, 2015

• #3

Nice...my mom and Julie are smiling right now!

 

andynap

Senior Insider

• May 23, 2015

• #4

Remembering all who died while serving our country.

 

amyb

Senior Insider

• May 23, 2015

• #5

We remember.

 

JEK

Senior Insider

• May 23, 2015

• #6

I just came across this story about a kid who was a year behind me in high school.

[h=1]Our Family's Story Is What Memorial Day Is All About[/h]



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mindy...what-memorial-day-is-all-about_b_7396652.html

 

amyb

Senior Insider

• May 23, 2015

• #7

She nailed it!

 

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davesmom

Senior Insider

• May 23, 2015

• #8

Thank you for the beautiful post. We appreciate the service of your family and their sacrifices for all. DM

 

stbartshopper

Senior Insider

• May 23, 2015

• #9

We live in Indianapolis so the city is hopping- 500 tomorrow!

 

JEK

Senior Insider

• May 23, 2015

• #10

stbartshopper said:

We live in Indianapolis so the city is hopping- 500 tomorrow!

Click to expand...

This is a thread about the sacrifices of those who have died for their country.

 

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cec1

Senior Insider

• May 23, 2015

• #11

A wonderful story . . . I'm sorry that the writer never had a chance to know her brother, except through stories. However, what a tribute she has paid to him & the enduring patriotism of her immediate & extended families. His legacy -- and her words -- inspire not only patriotism, but also the values we find in America.

 

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lps

SBH Member

• May 23, 2015

• #12

Thank you for sharing that story. I have passed it along.

 

amyb

Senior Insider

• May 23, 2015

• #13

Incredible. The Marines landed in an Osprey helicopter after flying right over the house. Sounded like Glen Cove was under siege prior to it landing at the high school. A co worker's brother, a former Marine, is the Grand Marshall For Monday's parade. Semper Fi!

 

Rosemary

Senior Insider

• May 25, 2015

• #14

I've had the privilege of spending this weekend in Washington, DC, and find myself full of pride and gratitude for our soldiers, veterans and our fallen heroes. Families with young children, old dear ones, people from all over our country and the world are here to honor and remember...it has been beautiful and humbling.

 

BND

Senior Insider

• May 27, 2015

• #15

We were traveling, but while waiting in the airport, we were happy to note lots of Scouts greeting servicemen traveling in uniform with, "Thanks for your service." It was a pleasure to see. We can't say "Thank you" often enough to our servicemen.