Memorial Day is quickly approaching. Memorial Day is a day of Remembrance. It is a day that is solemnly for honoring those who have served for the greater good and lost their lives fighting for freedom under the control of our government. Those that believed in working together and being a part of something bigger than themselves.
I find that old traditions of visiting grave sites and commemorating loved ones, friends, family, and those thousands of soldiers unknown to us personally, but known to someone is a thing of the past. Today people barbecue and celebrate a weekend off of work for Memorial Day, but that is not what it is about. It may be nice to be off of work and that is always a celebration, but Memorial Day is about honoring those who died for our country. That could be a soldier, fireman, police officer, you name it. It is our duty to keep that tradition thriving so that our younger generations carry on values that made America a great land once and it can be great once again.
So this Memorial Day, give thanks by re-dedicating yourself to your country. Honor those who have served, who have lost lives, and who serve today. Let not those who have died be done so in vain.
If you do have a barbecue, make sure to do something with your children and teach them. Make a display for your friends and family to see that is in honor of our countrymen. Be it wearing a small poppy flower on your lapel, headbands, or displaying names of soldiers who lost lives on a canvas, jewelry, or some other type of showy piece. Print a story and frame it as a centerpiece about a veteran that served well so others can read it. Ask your grandparents or great grandparents to tell you stories about what they remember during the war. I am sure they know some. Visit graves and place flags or poppies on them. Say a prayer...but keep Memorial Day sacred, remember.
I am making a pin for my sweater out of fabric, thread, needle, and black round gems.
