77+ Great resources regarding 2013 Memorial Day!

Memorial Day

Morning everyone,

Today in the USA is Memorial Day.

Are you aware of the history behind this holiday?  According to The History Channel:

...Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation’s Civil War dead by decorating their graves. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former sailors and soldiers. On May 5, 1868, Logan declared in General Order No. 11 that:

The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit ….MORE….

There are many resources online that will really open your eyes to Memorial Day and what our soldiers go thru/have experienced.  These include:

Bloggers

War Memorials and Genealogy

Memorial Day Celebrations

Soldier Networking

Women in the Military

African Americans in the Military

Veteran Associations

Military Associations

LBGT Military Associations

As you know, wars are still raging today.  Here are some resources to help you support our soldiers:

Are you an educator and would like lesson plans regarding Memorial Day?  Here are some goodies I’ve found for you:

Remember….Memorial Day is not just a day away from work or school or what have you.

Instead, it’s a time to honor our men and women who put their lives on the line for us and our children.

Never forget that.

Powerful Memorial Day everyone,

Barbara

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