Memorial Day

[jobberone]

Memorial Day was called Decoration Day initially in tribute to the Confederate and Union soldiers who died in the Civil War. Today, Memorial Day is in remembrance of all the fallen men and women who died in service to their country.

I'm putting this up now since most consider this Memorial Day Weekend and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. I sometimes get confused about Memorial Day and Veterans Day which honors all who have served our country. Memorial Day is for the fallen.

Enjoy your long weekend, be safe and have fun. But take some time to remember the Fallen this weekend, please.

For those who lost a loved one in service to our country, if you wish share with us their story.

 

[Fredd]

thank you to all who serve or have served to help give me the life that I have

 

[brickman]

God bless those who lost their lives serving our country and their loved ones & God Bless America, the greatest nation on Earth!!!

 

[DallasEast]

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died.
Rather, we should thank God that such men lived.
- General George S. Patton


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[jobberone]

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died.
Rather, we should thank God that such men lived.
- General George S. Patton

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First time I've ever seen that. Patton was a great man and patriot. Thanks for sharing.

 

[big dog cowboy]

 

[DBOY3141]

I have been blessed coming from a military family that I have not lost a blood relative in defense of this great nation; however, after serving 20 plus years with more than half during a time of conflict, I have lost quite a few brothers in arms. During this weekend, as I try to do everyday, I will remember them and the sacrifice they made to ensure we remain the greatest Nation the world has ever know. God continue to watch over there families and God Bless America.

 

[Idgit]

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died.
Rather, we should thank God that such men lived.
- General George S. Patton​

Now, that's a great quote.

 

[Jstopper]

Thank you to all the fallen sailors that came before me. You paved my pathway to the navy and for that I am beyond grateful. God bless all who have lost family in any branch.

 

[Supercowboy1986]

God bless MERICA! As a first generation Mexican American I am so fortunate my parents migrated (legally) and raised me here. This country is without a doubt the greatest.

Also don't forget it's no refusal weekend.

 

[dragon_mikal]

Thanks and God bless to all those who've served and who will serve.

 

[Doomsday101]

a Picture of Robert E Lee property which become Arlington Cemetery

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

Also don't forget it's no refusal weekend.

It always no refusal in Texas...don't forget it.

God Bless a free America and those who gave everything to defend her Freedom.

 

[5Stars]

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I’m not afraid of death. It’s the stake one puts up in order to play the game of life. We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. There are only two words that can describe the meaning of Memorial Day; Thank you.

 

[ifixoldhouses]

a Picture of Robert E Lee property which become Arlington Cemetery

That's false , his wife's family owned it for years.

 

[Bullflop]

Deepfelt Thanks and Utmost Respect for all of the brave souls who gave their lives to preserve our freedom.

 

[jobberone]

“On thy grave the rain shall fall from the eyes of a mighty nation!” – Thomas William Parsons
“They hover as a cloud of witnesses above this Nation.” – Henry Ward Beecher

I had never seen these before.

 

[5Stars]

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COINS LEFT ON TOMBSTONES

While visiting some cemeteries you may notice that headstones marking certain graves have coins on them, left by previous visitors to the grave.

These coins have distinct meanings when left on the headstones of those who gave their life while serving in America's military, and these meanings vary depending on the denomination of coin.

A coin left on a headstone or at the grave site is meant as a message to the deceased soldier's family that someone else has visited the grave to pay respect. Leaving a penny at the grave means simply that you visited.

A nickel indicates that you and the deceased trained at boot camp together, while a dime means you served with him in some capacity. By leaving a quarter at the grave, you are telling the family that you were with the solider when he was killed.

According to tradition, the money left at graves in national cemeteries and state veterans cemeteries is eventually collected, and the funds are put toward maintaining the cemetery or paying burial costs for indigent veterans.

In the US, this practice became common during the Vietnam war, due to the political divide in the country over the war; leaving a coin was seen as a more practical way to communicate that you had visited the grave than contacting the soldier's family, which could devolve into an uncomfortable argument over politics relating to the war.

Some Vietnam veterans would leave coins as a "down payment" to buy their fallen comrades a beer or play a hand of cards when they would finally be reunited.

The tradition of leaving coins on the headstones of military men and women can be traced to as far back as the Roman Empire.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

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Happy Memorial Day

 

[5Stars]

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