Memorial Day
Today, in the U.S., we take time to remember those that have gone before us because of war. The day is marked with picnics, parades, and family reunions. Many of us think of it as the official start of summer.
Our little town holds a parade on this day. We took Sophia and she had a great time with the fire trucks, marching bands, and uniforms. As the veterans from the local VFW posts walked by we waved and I told her that we take this time to say Thank You. And I stopped. Yes, this is what this day is about. Remembering and giving thanks.
Sophia says thank you to the veterans in the parade.
A list casualties for the Iraq War can be seen here.
The Christian Science Monitor has an interesting article about the place that past wars and the current conflict have taken in our society. Will the War be forgotten after Memorial Day?
For my family, it will not.
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day 4 - It was bound to get serious at some point.
Absolutely. I knew you’d teach her all the right things.
26 May 2008 at 7:20 pm
Aww, what a sweetie she is.
26 May 2008 at 8:55 pm
What a touching post, and what a wonderful surprise to see you jumping on the post-a-day bandwagon! Maryse has definitely been inspiring, I’m hoping to do dailies too once our move is over.
Thanks so much for sharing your Memorial Day with us.
27 May 2008 at 12:19 pm
sophia is standing! how quickly they grow
27 May 2008 at 3:59 pm
I go away, I come back, and you’re posting every day!
I love it! The pea pod! The girlbaby! The wit and wisdom!
Blog strong!
xox Kay
27 May 2008 at 5:41 pm