Memorial Day is a day of remembrance and respect for those that have died serving our nation.
To help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the “National Moment of Remembrance” resolution was passed on Dec 2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans “To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to ‘Taps.”
As a mom, my heart goes out the many moms that have children in the armed forces as well as the many moms serving our country.
Recently, Army Specialist Zachary Boyd, 19, of Fort Worth, Texas, was photographed in his pink “I Love NY” boxers and flip flops. He rushed from his sleeping quarters on to join fellow platoon members at a base in Afghanistan’s Kunar Province after the unit came under fire from Taliban positions.
These men and women have so much pride, honor, courage, and integrity.
No matter what your stance is on the war, or your political affiliation, please take a moment to remember and honor those that have died fighting for our many freedoms.
A special Memorial Day honor to my dad, Retired Reserve Army Lt. Colonel Gus Strassburger and one of my BFF’s (and Hot Mama) Air Force Major L.B Slade.
THANK YOU
God Bless America and our troops.
AMEN
I don’t think anyone can argue with that.
I never knew the words to Taps. Thanks for the info.
Is that your friend Lametra? She looks like she will WHUP ass!
She doesn’t need a gun to whip ass. She rocks!
OMG…I can’t believe you still have those pictures!!! I was reflecting on my military career this morning while eating breakfast and I’m so thankful for all the opportunities that it has given me. Less than 1% of the U.S. population serve in the U.S. miliary and I’m so proud to be one of them. I love this country and our way of life. GOB bless all the Service members that have served in the past, those that are currently serving and those that will serve in the future!!!
I agree. I’m so proud of you (and my dad).
Of course I still have these pictures. Morris LOVES looking at them bc you have a gun! He wants you to come see him so he can see it.
Hope you’re taking it easy today.
Thank you for honoring you dad for his services to our country. He made all of us proud. He is now volunteering in the Veteran Hospital as the Patient Advocate and is active with the Military Officers’ Association. Morris and Bronson may follow his footsteps some day.
i feel like so many of us (myself included) think of memorial day as a day of bbqs and drinks with friends. thanks for the thoughtful post and reminder of the true meaning of the holiday.