Memorial Day

[Belinda Barfield]

In light of Memorial Day, I wanted to share this link. I cried, but then, I am a woman. I know Memorial Day is about those lost to duty, but this is a fine piece about the commercialism that surrounds the day, and remembering the fallen. God bless the families of those who have given all.

http://patriotpost.us/alexander/18325 (http://patriotpost.us/alexander/18325)

[Mel Fulks]

That's a good piece about a hero with a quiet dignity . The word "heroics" is misused and should be changed as the story will most likely be widely distributed ,and deserves it.

[Gordon Eyre]

It's a beautiful story Belinda, thanks for posting it.

[Doug W Swanson]

What a great read. Thanks for sharing!

[Joe Mioux]

Good story to read before the holiday and a stong lesson for us. Thanks, Belinda.

[Tom Fischer]

Yes good read.

A somewhat famous pic, in case you haven't seen it
A young boy's personal view of Memorial Day

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A moment of silence for all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

[Chris Padilla]

Amen! Thank you, BW!

[Patrick McCarthy]

Very touching and thought provoking. Thank you Belinda

[Ed Aumiller]

Thank you for sharing it...

[Ken Fitzgerald]

It's an interesting story!

On Memorial Day I always think of those HS classmates of mine who didn't survive Vietnam.......and I think of all those others who paid the maximum price in service to this country.

[Dave Ray]

Thank you Belinda

[Rod Sheridan]

Belinda, thanks for posting that.

I had to look up Memorial Day, we don't have an equivalent.....................Rod.

[Belinda Barfield]

Belinda, thanks for posting that.

I had to look up Memorial Day, we don't have an equivalent.....................Rod.

I don't think we'd mind one bit if you want to participate in ours.

[Keith Westfall]

Thanks Belinda! Always great to be reminded of the many that gave so much...

[Joe Mioux]

Btw Belinda, Michael and his landscape architecture classmates loved that cemetery in Savannah. They also followed your expert advice for social, drinking and eating establishments. Thanks for the help.

[Darius Ferlas]

I had to look up Memorial Day, we don't have an equivalent.....................Rod.

Rod, we have an equivalent - it's called the Remembrance Day.
The province of Newfoundland and Labrador has an actual Memorial Day on July 1.

[Belinda Barfield]

Btw Belinda, Michael and his landscape architecture classmates loved that cemetery in Savannah. They also followed your expert advice for social, drinking and eating establishments. Thanks for the help.
Glad I could be of assistance. Bonaventure is beautiful, any time of year. I hope they had such a good experience that they will return again, and maybe you will tag along.