Memorial Day is for Remembering
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
May 31, 2021 1:24pm CST
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated following the Civil War and became a federal holiday in 1971.
We should never forget those who gave their all. And never came home.
Sharing a magnolia bloom in my yard. Actually caught my neighbor's flag in his yard as well in the photo.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
31 May 21
Many people, not knowing about the Day knowing only that it is called a holiday wish others a "Happy Memorial Day!" I used to explain it to them why it is not really a 'happy' day but I gave up.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
31 May 21
Lovely bloom there Carol and quite fitting.
I have my flag up all year round.
Yes RIP to all who gave their lives. And those who survived as well.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
1 Jun 21
What a lovely photo! I dated a young man, Terry V. He wasn't my boyfriend. He went into the Air Force after high school and was killed in Viet Nam.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
1 Jun 21
@CarolDM I wasn't a close friend with Terry, but he was a nice 18 year old boy.
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@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
1 Jun 21
Great photo. When you take a moment to think how many gave their lives, it's quite overwhelming.
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Jun 21
Love the flag and the flower, Yes, it is a day to always remember all who served, Some forget why they celebrate, I hope you enjoyed your day,
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
1 Jun 21
beautiful picture, great post on the history of the day.
it is important to remember those willing to give everything for the rest of us!
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