Changing Lives Starts Here- Come In and See What We Are All About
Changing Lives Starts Here- Come In and See What We Are All About
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May 2024
Greetings Fellow Brothers and Sisters,
For this months Americanism I would like to focus on a very important day that takes place in May every year Memorial Day.
The origins of Memorial Day can be traced by to the late 19th Century 1865. The Civil War had just ended and people nation wide started honoring those from both sides for their sacrifices to the freedom of our young nation. Nationally, the first observance of Memorial Day, known as Decoration Day was held in May 1865. Day was designated by Gen John Logan as a time to decorate the graves of the fallen and hold ceremonies in remembrance of their sacrifice.
Fast forward to the 20th Century, Memorial Day became an important holiday, honoring all Americans who died while serving in the military. In 1971 Congress declared Memorial Day a federal holiday and it celebrated the last Monday in May. A fact about Memorial Day American Flags are flown and half-staff until noon and raised to full-staff for the rest of the day as a symbol of the nation’s resilience and determination.
Today, Memorial Day is marked by parades, speeches and ceremonies at our military cemeteries, towns and communities throughout our great land. It serves as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by our brave men and women who have died in service to our beloved country.
As we observe Memorial Day, let us take a moment of silence to honor those warriors who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Please continue to support all of those who protect and defend our freedoms. God Bless you and God Bless the USA
Fraternally,
Thomas Carns
PDD, Exalted Ruler
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