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This Memorial Day 2011, the following has been made possible at Arlington National Cemetery:
Additional reading: "In Honor of Fallen Patriots," an essay by Mark Alexander of the Patriot Post. Worth your time.
- The 9/11 Memorial At Ground Zero
From the Washington Times:We can have a Ground Zero Mosque, but not a memorial that actually memorializes 9/11 ...Instead of acting as a constant reminder of the attacks, a symbol for us and future generations of the evil that struck, the death and destruction...
- Meditation For Memorial Day
An exquisite essay appeared in the Washington Post for Memorial Day. Please take time to read and meditate upon the words and sentiments below:I stand under an aged oak, and the rows of simple white headstones extend in their heart-stopping sweep across...
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Washington Times: NUGENT: Every day is Memorial Day We owe America's warriors who gave their lives for freedom By Ted Nugent 5:38 p.m., Friday, May 28, 2010 I live to remember. I have not forgotten that America is still at war in Iraq and Afghanistan,...
- Nugent On Memorial Day
Human Events: Memorial Day Remembrance by Ted Nugent 05/22/2009 Memorial Day is the most important American holiday in the Nugent household.We know that without Memorial Day there would be no Independence Day, no freedoms, and no America. In fact, but...
- Medal Of Honoree Isaiah Mays Finally Honored
I caught this on the local news channel, and couldn't wait to post it. Here's the video. Isaiah Mays (February 16, 1858 – May 2, 1925) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in...
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Memorial Day 2011
This Memorial Day 2011, the following has been made possible at Arlington National Cemetery:
This Memorial Day, visitors to Arlington National Cemetery will have a special way to remember and honor a loved one or a fallen hero thanks to a generous donation of 10,000 long stemmed roses.Please remember wherever you are at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time today to observe the meaning of Memorial Day by pausing for the National Moment of Remembrance.
The American and Ecuadorian Flower Growers donated the roses for Memorial Day as a way to show their appreciation and gratitude for the sacrifices made by the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.
“This thoughtful donation will aid in enriching our visitors experience on Memorial Day and serve as a tangible symbol to honor and remember those interred at Arlington National Cemetery,” said Kathryn Condon, executive director, Army National Cemeteries Program.
Visitors are encouraged to take two roses – one to place on the grave of a loved one and one to take home in memory of that person....
Additional reading: "In Honor of Fallen Patriots," an essay by Mark Alexander of the Patriot Post. Worth your time.
- The 9/11 Memorial At Ground Zero
From the Washington Times:We can have a Ground Zero Mosque, but not a memorial that actually memorializes 9/11 ...Instead of acting as a constant reminder of the attacks, a symbol for us and future generations of the evil that struck, the death and destruction...
- Meditation For Memorial Day
An exquisite essay appeared in the Washington Post for Memorial Day. Please take time to read and meditate upon the words and sentiments below:I stand under an aged oak, and the rows of simple white headstones extend in their heart-stopping sweep across...
- Nuge!
Washington Times: NUGENT: Every day is Memorial Day We owe America's warriors who gave their lives for freedom By Ted Nugent 5:38 p.m., Friday, May 28, 2010 I live to remember. I have not forgotten that America is still at war in Iraq and Afghanistan,...
- Nugent On Memorial Day
Human Events: Memorial Day Remembrance by Ted Nugent 05/22/2009 Memorial Day is the most important American holiday in the Nugent household.We know that without Memorial Day there would be no Independence Day, no freedoms, and no America. In fact, but...
- Medal Of Honoree Isaiah Mays Finally Honored
I caught this on the local news channel, and couldn't wait to post it. Here's the video. Isaiah Mays (February 16, 1858 – May 2, 1925) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in...