Wear a Poppy to Remember Those Who Have Died on Memorial Day
Originally celebrated as Decoration Day, a day set aside to remember the thousands of Americans who had died during the Civil War, Memorial Day is now celebrated on the last Monday in May to create a three day weekend.
James A. Garfield, then a former General in the Civil War reminded everyone at the first memorial day of the fate that befell more than 15,000 men honored
- For love of country they accepted death.
Image: David Paul Ohmer. Grant Park - 2007 Memorial Day. Creative Commons. Some Rights Reserved.
The Importance of Remembering
The beginning of the end of war lies
in remembrance.
Herman Wouk
Arlington National Cemetery 2009
About the Photo: Each marker in section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, which holds veterans from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, has a flag placed in front of it during the "Flags In" Memorial Day tradition, May 21.
Image: Arlington National Cemetery. Army.mil.
Memorial Day on Wikipedia
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May in ). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service.United States Department of Veterans Affairs First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the Civil War), it was expanded after World War I.
Memorial Day 2009 on Flickr
Remembering those who have died on Memorial Day 2009. From Army.mil photos.
Old Guard Sets 'Flags-In' at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day 2008
Images of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placing a small American flag into the ground in front of every grave marker at Arlington National Cemetery for the Memorial Day 2008 observance.
Recognizing and Celebrating the Dead
How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!
Maya Angelou
10 Ways to Remember those Who Have Died
- Wear a Memorial Day or Buddy Poppy.
- Join in the National Moment of Remembrance.
- Watch the National Memorial Day Concert.
- Attend local Memorial Day observances.
- Talk to your children about the meaning of Memorial Day.
- Send Flowers or a note of Thanks a Veteran or the Family of a Veteran.
- Take flowers to a Veteran's Cemetery.
- Visit a local Veteran's Hospital.
- Make a Blanket for Soldiers and Veterans.
- Donate to Operation Gratitude and/or Operation Helmet.
Take a Moment to Remember Those Who Have Died
This year let's take a moment to remember those who have sacrificed and lost their lives in the service of our country.
My prediction:
Comfortdoc, at 4pm on April 20, 2009 predicts:
People will take a moment out to remember those who have died for our country.
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Michey, at 7pm on May 25, 2009 predicts:
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. I predict that by the will of people, this day will remain in our souls as a moment of hope, respect, and admiration for the braves.
Joan4, at 8pm on May 15, 2009 predicts:
People will take a moment to remember - and in our area, most homes will proudly fly the American flag on Memorial Day in Thanksgiving for the service of our heroes.
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For love of country they accepted death.
James A. Garfield
Memorial Day Photos on Flickr
All of the images selected are from Army.mil with Creative Commons copyright.
First Celebrated as Decoration Day
According to the Library of Congress website, the first national celebration of the holiday took place May 30, 1868, at Arlington National Cemetery. The Decoration celebration may have originated in several different states. Southern women decorated the graves of soldiers even before the Civil War's end. Records show that by 1865, Mississippi, Virginia, and South Carolina all had precedents for Memorial Day.
Memorial Day was first used in 1882. It did not become more common until after World War II. In 1967 a Federal law declared the official name to be Memorial Day.
Source: Library of Congress. Today in History: May 30 . Last updated 5/2007
Decoration Day - A Beautiful National Holiday
Decoration Day is the most beautiful of our national holidays.
The grim cannon have turned into palm branches,
and the shell and shrapnel into peach blossoms.
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Remembering on Decoration Day
I have never been able to think of the day as one of mourning;
I have never quite been able to feel that half-masted flags were appropriate on Decoration Day.
I have rather felt that the flag should be at the peak, because those whose dying we commemorate rejoiced in seeing it where their valor placed it.
We honor them in a joyous, thankful, triumphant commemoration of what they did.
Benjamin Harrison
More Information about Memorial Day
- Memorial Day History
- The history and meaning of US Memorial Day. ... Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our ...
- Memorial Day
- Read about the Civil War-era origins of the holiday, as well as little-known facts about America's wars.
- Memorial Day - Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
- Information on the history and traditions of observing Memorial Day in the United States.
- U.S. Memorial Day History and Information on U.S. War Memorials
- Offers the history of this celebrated day and information on US War Memorials.
- Memorial Day - A Look at its History
- A look at the history of Memorial Day and how it has evolved over the years.
- Memorial Day - Infoplease.com
- Memorial Day originated in 1868, when Union General John A. Logan designated a day in which the graves of Civil War soldiers would be decorated.
- 10 Things to Remember About Memorial Day
- Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend and a chance to get the year's first sunburn. Here's a handy 10-pack of facts to give the holiday some perspective from the Mental Floss Blog.
The Red Poppies of Memorial Day
Image: Paola. Poppy Back. Royalty Free Use.
The Red Poppy or Buddy Poppy
The Red Poppy has been the flower symbol for Memorial Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in other countries. The symbolism was inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields" written by World War I Colonel John McCrae, a surgeon with Canada 's First Brigade Artillery. The poem expressed McCrae's grief over the "row on row" of graves of soldiers who had died on Flanders' battlefieldsIn the United Stages Georgia native Moina Michael was the first to wear a red poppy on Memorial Day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. Mrs. Michael also sold poppies to her friends and co-workers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need.
The VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) were approached to help. Shortly before Memorial Day in 1922 the VFW became the first veterans' organization to nationally sell poppies.
The Buddy Poppy
A shortage of poppies from French manufacturers led to the idea of using unemployed and disabled veterans to produce the artificial flowers. In 1924, a poppy factory was built in Pittsburgh, Pa., providing a reliable source of poppies and a practical means of assistance to veterans.
The VFW conducted its first poppy distribution before Memorial Day in 1922, becoming the first veterans' organization to organize a nationwide distribution. The poppy soon was adopted as the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
Today, veterans at Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities and veterans homes help assemble the poppies, which are distributed by veterans service organizations throughout the country.
For more than 75 years, the VFW's Buddy Poppy program has raised millions of dollars in support of veterans' welfare and the well being of their dependents. Donations received in return for these artificial poppies have helped countless veterans and their widows, widowers and orphans over the years.
The poppy continues to serve as a perpetual tribute to those who have given their lives for the nation's freedom.
Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The Poppy Flower. Public and Intergovernmental Affairs. Memorial Day Background.
Veterans of Foreign Wars. Buddy Poppy.
Image: Dani Toth. Poppy Land. Royalty Free Use.
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In Flanders Fields - Lest We Forget on YouTube
More about the Buddy Poppy of Memorial Day
- Memorial Day - The Poppy Flower
- More information about the Red Poppy being used on Memorial Day.
- Buddy Poppy
- Among all the flowers that evoke the memories and emotions of war is the red poppy, which became associated with war after the publication of a poem written by Col. John McCrae of Canada. The poem, "In Flander's Field," describes blowing red fields among the battleground of the fallen.
- Red Poppies: A Memorial Day Tradition to Remember Veterans - Associated Content
- Inspired by a poem entitled, "In Flanders Fields", the poppy has become the flower symbol for the Memorial Day Holiday.
- History of the Memorial Day Poppy: Poppy Day is a Time to Honor Those Fallen in Service to Their Nation | Suite101.com
- This bright red flower is traditionally worn on Memorial Day to honor those who died in battle.
- Remember the Buddy Poppy | Article from VFW, Veterans of Foreign ...
- Remember the Buddy Poppy ... find VFW, Veterans of Foreign Wars Magazine articles. For 85 years, VFW has been distributing the renowned "Flower of ...
- History of the Buddy Poppy
- It was during the 1923 campaign that the VFW evolved the idea which resulted in the VFW Buddy Poppy fashioned by disabled and needy veterans who were paid ...
- What is the Buddy Poppy? How the Red Poppy Became a Symbol to Remember on Memorial Day | Suite101.com
- Since World War I, the Red Poppy has been a symbol of remembrance used by the United States and other Countries to honor those who died serving their country during war.
Charles Durning Remembers World War II on the National Memorial Day Concert
It is a very moving account of the fear that gripped these young men on D-Day.
National Memorial Day Concert 2009
- National Memorial Day Concert | PBS
- On the eve of Memorial Day an annual tradition honors the bravery and sacrifice of America's service men and women with the top-rated, multi-award winning National Memorial Day Concert broadcast live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
- National Memorial Day Concert . Remembrance and Healing | PBS
- If you are a grieving family member of one of our fallen heroes or are coping with a loved one's serious injury, please consider sharing with others what helps you through the day.
Saving Private Ryan in the Amazon Spotlight
Saving Private Ryan (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)
Amazon Price: $17.49 (as of 11/29/2009)
Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan has been called by some the most realistic and some have called the best war film ever
This award-winning film follows the D-day invasion on Omaha Beach as troops are slaughtered by Germans yet overcome the almost insurmountable odds.
It's not about the war...
It's not about the war.
It's about the warrior.
Marine Lt. Andrew Kinard
Till the Last Shot's Fired on YouTube
This Video clip is from his performance at the Academy of Country Music Awards with the the West Point Cadet Glee Club.
Til the Last Shot's Fired as a MP3 Download
Til The Last Shot's Fired
Amazon Price: $0.99 (as of 11/29/2009)
Such moving lyrics
Say a prayer for peace
For every fallen son
Set my spirit free
Let me lay down my gun
Sweet mother Mary I'm so tired
But I can't come home 'til
the last shot's fired
News about the National Memorial Day Concert
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National Moment of Remembrance
The National Moment of Remembrance, established by Congress, asks Americans wherever they are at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day to pause in an act of national unity (duration: one minute).The time 3 p.m. was chosen because it is the time when most Americans are enjoying their freedoms on the national holiday.
The Moment does not replace traditional Memorial Day events; rather it is an act of national unity in which all Americans, alone or with family and friends, honor those who died for our freedom. It will help to reclaim Memorial Day as the sacred and noble holiday it was meant to be. In this shared remembrance, we connect as Americans.
The idea for the Moment was born when children touring the Nation's Capital were asked by the Commission's Director what Memorial Day means. They responded, "That's the day the pool opens." A Gallup Poll revealed that only 28% of Americans know the meaning of this noble holiday.
Source: The White House Commission on Remembrance Website
Blog Posts about the National Moment of Remembrance
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Wherever you are, pause for a moment of reflection and remembrance at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day.Ask others to remember-relatives, friends, church, neighborhood, or co-workers to observe the Moment at places such as your neighborhood, local pool, picnic grounds, etc., for one minute of Remembrance.
Participation in the National Moment of Remembrance can be informal as ringing a bell three times or lighting a candle to signify the moment.
Image: Modified Microsoft Image
National Day of Remembrance Links
- The National Moment of Remembrance
- Encourages Americans to honor the sacrifices of America's fallen and the families they left behind by stopping where ever they are are at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day to pause in an act of national unity.
- The White House Commission on Remembrance Website
- The White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance was established by Congress as an independent government agency. The Commission encourages Americans to honor the sacrifices of America's fallen and the families they left behind.
It promotes acts of remembrance throughout the year and asks Americans to pay our debt of gratitude in memory of our fallen by giving back to the Nation.
News about the National Moment of Remembrance
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Image: Jackie. Memorial Day. Creative Commons. Some Rights Reserved.
Silk Flowers in the Amazon Spotlight
Summer Garden Silk Bouquet
Amazon Price: $54.25 (as of 11/29/2009)
This beautiful silk arrangements are comprised of blue and purple roses, mums, and other flowers and greenery.
They come to your home tied together with raffia, ready to be placed in a container of your choosing.
Flower Height: 13 inches
More Memorial Silk Flowers on Amazon
Red Silk Poppy Clip in the Amazon Spotlight
KARIN'S GARDEN Riviera Silk Poppy Pin-Clip Duo, Red
Amazon Price: $45.00 (as of 11/29/2009)
This trendy silk poppy can be worn in a lapel or in your hair. The petals are bendable so you can customize the positions.
Assembled by Hand in the USA
Size: Approximately 4 in.
Red Poppy of Remembrance
Image: Loleia. Poppy. Royalty Free Use.
Memorial Day Poppy on Zazzle
Teaching Children about Memorial Day
Image: Jeff Turner. Child Saluting American Flag. Creative Commons. Some Rights Reserved.
Celebrating Memorial Day with Children
- 8 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day with Your Child: Remember Those Who Have Died When Celebrating the Memorial Holiday | Suite101.com
- Memorial Day is more than the day when the pool opens. Children can learn the reason behind Memorial Day, a day to honor those who have died in service to our country.
- Memorial Day Activities and Printables - FamilyEducation.com
- Find Memorial Day activities, printables, and resources honoring those who have sacrificed their lives for America's freedom.
- Memorial Day Crafts, Activities and Worksheets: - EnchantedLearning.com
- Memorial Day Crafts, Activities and Worksheets for kids. Kindergarten, preschool, and elementary school crafts. Make wonderful, simple crafts with things found around the house.
- Memorial Day coloring pages - fun Memorial Day color book page readers for kids
- Fun interactive printable Memorial Day coloring pages for kids to color online. Memorial Day coloring page readers. Great mouse practice for toddlers, preschool kids, and elementary students. Our coloring page readers are part of the learn-to-read, read-to-me series of reading games.
- Remembrance Poppy Coloring Page-Patriotic Memorial Day Colouring Sheet
- Free printable coloring page of remembrance poppy flower, a patriotic picture for children to color for Memorial Day or Remembrance Day.
Memorial Day Books for Children on Amazon
Memorial Day (Rookie Read-About Holidays)
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Memorial Day (Our Country's Holidays)
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Memorial Day (True Books)
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Memorial Day (First Step Nonfiction)
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Memorial Day Surprise
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More Memorial Day Photos on Flickr
All of the images selected are with Creative Commons copyright.
Photos of Memorial Day on Amazon
Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia - Touching 16"x20" Photographic Print by Carol M. Highsmith
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American Flags Honoring Veterans of Foreign Wars Fly on Memorial Day, Utah Photographic Poster Print by James P. Blair, 16x12
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A Cold, Snowy Day at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C. - Beautiful 16"x20" Photographic Print by Carol M. Highsmith
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Beach Landing Tableau, National D-Day Memorial in Virginia - Moving 16"x20" Photographic Print by Carol M. Highsmith
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Remembrance: A Tribute to America's Veterans Book on Amazon
Remembrance: A Tribute to America's Veterans
Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 11/28/2009)
This is the first book to portray veterans and military funeral scenes from all of America's wars in a series of outstandingly precise watercolor paintings and pencil drawings.
Remembrance: A Tribute to America's Veterans tells the story of the nation's 26.2 million veterans who are alive today and all who came before them through compelling scenes from the Revolutionary War to the Afghanistan War .
From The First Memorial Day Ceremony
If silence is ever golden, it must be beside the graves of fifteen-thousand men, whose lives were more significant than speech, and whose death was a poem the music of which can never be sung.
James A. Garfield
Then Former Civil War General
Remembrance: A Musical Tribute to America's Veterans on Amazon
Remembrance: A Musical Tribute to America's Veterans
Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 11/29/2009)
A remarkable collection of songs and musicians and companion to the book by the same title.
The CD includes original renditions of classics such as "God Bless America", "Rally Round the Flag", "Soldier's Joy", "I'll Be With You in Apple Blossom Time", "Amazing Grace" and many more.
Remember the Fallen on Memorial Day
Image: Jaredmoo. Memorial Day Project. Creative Commons. Some Rights Reserved.
Lighting the Soldier's Tomb
And they who for their country die
shall fill an honored grave,
for glory lights the soldier's tomb,
and beauty weeps the brave.
Joseph Drake
Memorial Day - Arlington (Trace Adkins)
Arlington Available as a MP3 Download
I'm proud to be on this peaceful piece of property
I'm on sacred ground and in the best of company
I'm thankful for those thankful for the things I've done
I can rest in peace I'm one of the chosen ones,
I made it to Arlington.
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Rest in Peace
Peace to each manly soul that sleepeth;
Rest to each faithful eye that weepeth...
Thomas Moore
Memorial Day Tweets on Twitter
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- Bae Say She Been On ME Since VENTRO On Memorial Day! Lmao. . Dang!
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- Just played: Memorial Day - Drew Danbury - This Could Mean Trouble, You Don't Speak For the Club(Emergency Umbrella)
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- Headstone Cleaning.: Make Money While Having Fun On Memorial Day! Promote This How To Clean Guide For All Types.. http://tinyurl.com/yf5odv3
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- RT @TAISHLUVSU: D.R. 2010 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!WHO WIT IT?(Me!!!)
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- D.R. 2010 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!WHO WIT IT?
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- HouseOfNothing
- Length of Stay 7 nights Available this year 2010 May 30 2010 Jun 6 2010 Memorial Day WEEKEND every year Owner Felicia http://bit.ly/7H5L8C
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- texasdnc
- Memorial Day McMurtry in this little Cowboy bar.
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- HouseOfNothing
- Length of Stay 7 nights Available this year 2010 May 30 2010 Jun 6 2010 Memorial Day WEEKEND every year Owner Felicia http://bit.ly/7SzOy5
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- CassandraYorgey
- I suspect a wreath of chainsaws would end much worse than that Memorial Day I asked Dad if I could borrow the flame-thrower. #fb
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- ShortySwagSoSic
- @LudaMisss Girl I Saw Him In Miami This Year During Memorial Day Weekend....#TRASH SMH
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- PrettyboiJ
- @MzAmazin30 memorial day!
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- bewaniuk2005
- (Debby) have memorial day 09 and Las Vegas sign egg to give away same rules as always http://bit.ly/60merh
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- KEEDIGODDESS
- @EmpressSpade WELL U CAN MAKE IT UP BY TAKING ME TO MIAMI ON MEMORIAL DAY :-) I KNO U KNO ALL DAH BALLERS
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- bellecat
- @avbenedetto memorial day weekend because it isn't too cold yet
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- nikki_daniels68
- @SooCold how was ur thanksgiving? U going to miami this memorial day?
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- MangerineXo
- @alisonduffy93 I thought it was a memorial day or something .. :S .. Im dyin 2 go back 2 ny .. :O .. Wanna come with .. :L .. ?
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- lina1961
- The Boyz dont deserve all this shite on Steo's memorial day, disgusted isnt the word i wanna use tbh
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- RT @RealEffingDeal: It's been a busy Memorial Day weekend for our little green friends, maybe they came to see the fireworks? http://tin ...
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Remembering the Soldier on Memorial Day
Image: Karen Barefoot. Memorial Day. Royalty Free Use.
Twitter Tweets on Happy Memorial Day
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- Happy Memorial Day weekend! Who has big big plans? cool
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- RobertaChick73
- Happy Memorial Day weekend? Who has big big plans? ;-)
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- Happy Memorial Day
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- JeffKlinger
- On the bottom side of the world it's summer. Hey @nottjmiller Happy Memorial Day weekend! See you at Sundance.
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- mikeysan
- Happy Memorial Day! Wait. No. Lemme get a do-over.
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- mlyle
- DITTO! RT @medicalgohst happy memorial day!!
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- happy memorial day!!
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- CapnEddy
- For once I'm going to see things from the turkey point of view. Happy Memorial Day!
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- weightlosscoach
- Daily Weight Loss Twip #DWLT A bottle of beer is healthier than a can of soda (but don't go overboard, 2 bottles max) Happy Memorial Day!
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- DavidMWhayt9797
- Happy Memorial Day weekend? Who has big big plans? ;-p
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- Happy Memorial Day weekend! Who has big big plans? :-)
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- @ITLoo Happy Memorial day!
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- Happy Memorial Day everybody
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- Happy Memorial Day weekend! Who has big big plans? ;-P
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- Happy Memorial Day weekend? Who has big big plans? cool
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Blog Posts about Memorial Day
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Thoughts...Comments...Stories...
How do you celebrate Memorial Day?
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- Jewelsofawe Jewelsofawe Oct 28, 2009 @ 10:21 pm
- Great lens! My dad did not die during war but he did serve our country as a soldier in Vietnam. In fact I wrote a lens about him. I love your lens!
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- Michey Michey May 25, 2009 @ 7:36 pm
- It is a beautiful lens, is coming from your heart and you have my admiration, lensroll it to my TeaParty2009 lens, 5*, fav.
Congratulation on your purple start, it is well deserved
Regards Michey
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- CleanerLife CleanerLife May 24, 2009 @ 4:10 pm
- Great Lens, and a very well deserved Purple Star!
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- JenniferAkers JenniferAkers May 24, 2009 @ 6:10 am
- Amazing lens, and it's well deserving of the purple star! Congrats! Thanks for all the resources and information. This is such a thorough lens, with info of the poppy, the National Moment of Remembrance, and the National Memorial Day concert (to name just a few highlights). I shared your lens on one of my blogs about Memorial Day tributes.
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino May 19, 2009 @ 11:58 pm
- Beautiful lens... congratulations on your purple star.
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