Memorial Day In The U.S. And Just Another Monday In Most Other Countries
Today, May 31, 2010, we celebrate Memorial Day in the United States.
Memorial Day was originally called ‘Decoration Day’ and was created in remembrance for those who have died in the service of the United States of America.
First observed in 1868, the idea was to further reconcile after the Civil War that ended in 1865 and was expressed by laying flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C.
After World War I the holiday became the day of remembering all who made the ultimate sacrifice in any war.
Today, there are more than 260,000 graves at Arlington.
The National Moment of Remembrance is at 3 p.m. local time. Simply pause for a moment of silence or listen to ‘Taps’ right here:
8 Comments to Memorial Day In The U.S. And Just Another Monday In Most Other Countries
Was in Normandy a few years ago at the American cemetery above the beaches where the battle was fought. The rows upon rows of graves, literally thousands of them, to me brought home the enormity of it all and the sacrifices that were made in the name of liberty. Like the Aussies here say, “Lest We Forget”.
TigerJune 7, 2010
G’day, Matt,
Thanks for writing in.
Must be absolutely mindboggling to take in the American cemetery and all the other sites in Normandy where liberty was defended and retained.
I still need to go there myself. Didn’t make it yesterday on June 6.
For me it’s not if, but when.
I agree with you wholeheartedly “Lest We Forget”.
Thanks again for your greatly appreciated comments.
My pleasure Tiger. I see your name pop up from time to time on John Zimmer’s blog (a fellow Kenpoist) so I thought I’d pay you a visit. Like what I see on your blog. Cheers.
TigerJune 7, 2010
You are always welcome here, Matt.
John Zimmer is a good guy. I enjoy his blog a lot.
Thanks for the compliments concerning TheMartialArtsReporter.com
I like what you have put together at karate-kids.com.au and it’s really important to get kids involved in martial arts/self-defense in an appropriate way.
Just recently posted something about martial arts and building positive llife skills which might offer you some material or something to toss around
Anyway, good to have met you, Matt.
This is very good article, I am very interested in its topic and read them was a pleasure.
TigerJune 8, 2010
Thanks for writing in.
Glad you liked it.
Come back here anytime.
Thanks again.
Interesting how July 4th is world-renouned but Memorial Day isn’t (today’s the 5th of July, so it’s still on my mind).
TigerJuly 8, 2010
Thanks for writing in, Keith.
How true!
I guess it’s important to celebrate July4th as the day that got “everything” started in the U.S.
However, it’s certainly in order to celebrate a day to honor those who defend all that is cherished in the U.S.
Thanks again for writing in.
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