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"An important Memorial Day tradition is observing one minute of silence at 3:00 p.m. throughout America known as National Moment of Remembrance remembering the war dead."
Well, i was lucky enough to have just gotten back, a few hours ago, from a very nice camping trip. It has been just perfect weather for being out in the woods in a tent, the past few days.
Now that everything is unloaded and put away and i have had a nice, hot shower, i get a few minutes to get on the computer before getting to bed.
Tomorrow, Memorial Day, i will put up my American flag, just like i get to do every morning. Only this time it will be different. In order to honor Memorial Day, my flag will be lowered to half-staff for the day.
"On Memorial Day the flag is flown at half-staff in the forenoon (the time period between dawn and noon), then raised to the top of the staff. In the morning the flag should be raised briskly to the top of the flag pole, then slowly lowered to the mid-way point of the pole. At noon the flag should be raised to the top of pole. At the end of the day the flag should be lowered slowly and ceremoniously." http://www1.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/memday2.asp
Also, since i am an army veteran, i will be wearing my medals, as the V.A. encourages all veterans do on Memorial Day.
"To show their pride in military service and teach younger generations about the value of serving our nation, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson is urging veterans across the country to pin on their military medals on Memorial Day, May 28. "Wearing their medals demonstrates the deep pride our veterans have in their military service," said Nicholson. "It also reminds all American citizens –– especially the young –– about the sacrifices our veterans have made for their freedom." He encourages veterans to display their medals no matter what they are doing on Memorial Day, but especially when attending public events."
"That is why I am calling on America's veterans to wear their military medals on Veterans Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. Wearing their medals demonstrates the deep pride our veterans have in their military service and reminds all American citizens of the sacrifices our veterans have made.
Veterans, wear your pride on your left side on patriotic holidays! Let America know who you are and what you did for freedom." http://www1.va.gov/opa/veteranspride/index.asp
i will also spending the day by driving up to visit the National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC, which is the nearest military cemetery to me. i will be placing flowers on a few of the graves there. There are military cemeteries throughout the country. To find one near you, simply log onto http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1.
Then, at 3:00PM, i will stop whatever i am doing, wherever i am, and simply reflect silently about the great sacrifice that has been made by so many over the years, in the name of serving our country when our country called.
Moment Of Remembrance
In 1996, a humanitarian organization based in Washington, D.C., known as 'No Greater Love' conducted a survey on children and asked them why do they think there is a holiday on Memorial Day. It was agonizing to hear their remarks that were all associated with barbecues and extended weekend parties and celebration, while they hadn't the vaguest idea about the sacrifices of the soldiers in whose honor it is celebrated. One of the children was even quoted as saying that this was the day when swimming pools open!
Thus, the organization came up with the idea of 'National Moment of Remembrance' to remind and especially, let the future generations know about the real meaning of the holiday. The idea clicked with the President and Congress and since 1997, it became a standard American tradition. National Moment of Remembrance requires everybody to keep silent for a minute, exactly at 3.00 pm (local time) when 'Taps' is played and reflect on the glory of those who have shed blood for us. The federal government hopes to raise public awareness about the heroes and their valor by introducing this moment.http://www.thememorialdaytribute.com/moment-of-rememberance.html This day means a lot to me and i will be spending it remembering and honoring the military men and women who have given their lives for my freedom. slave joyOwned property of Master David
Something to reflect on this Memorial Day......
America's Wars: U.S. Casualties and Veterans
American Revolution (1775–1783)
Total servicemembers
217,000
Battle deaths
4,435
Nonmortal woundings
6,188
War of 1812 (1812–1815)
Total servicemembers
286,730
Battle deaths
2,260
Nonmortal woundings
4,505
Indian Wars (approx. 1817–1898)
Total servicemembers
106,0004243
Battle deaths
1,0004647
Mexican War (1846–1848)
Total servicemembers
78,718
Battle deaths
1,733
Other deaths in service (nontheater)
11,550
Nonmortal woundings
4,152
Civil War (1861–1865)
Total servicemembers (Union)
2,213,363
Battle deaths (Union)
140,414
Other deaths in service (nontheater) (Union)
224,097
Nonmortal woundings (Union)
281,881
Total servicemembers (Conf.)
1,050,000
Battle deaths (Conf.)
74,524
Other deaths in service (nontheater) (Conf.)
59,2975455
Nonmortal woundings (Conf.)
unknown
Spanish-American War (1898–1902)
Total servicemembers
306,760
Battle deaths
385
Other deaths in service (nontheater)
2,061
Nonmortal woundings
1,662
World War I (1917–1918)5859
Total servicemembers
4,734,991
Battle deaths
53,402
Other deaths in service (nontheater)
63,114
Nonmortal woundings
204,002
Living veterans
fewer than 256263
World War II (1940–1945)6465
Total servicemembers
16,112,566
Battle deaths
291,557
Other deaths in service (nontheater)
113,842
Nonmortal woundings
671,846
Living veterans
3,242,0006869
Korean War (1950–1953)
Total servicemembers
5,720,000
Serving in-theater
1,789,000
Battle deaths
33,741
Other deaths in service (theater)
2,833
Other deaths in service (nontheater)
17,672
Nonmortal woundings
103,284
Living veterans
3,086,4007273
Vietnam War (1964–1975)
Total servicemembers
8,744,000
Serving in-theater
3,403,000
Battle deaths
47,424
Other deaths in service (theater)
10,785
Other deaths in service (nontheater)
32,000
Nonmortal woundings
153,303
Living veterans
7,286,5007677
Gulf War (1990–1991)
Total servicemembers
2,225,000
Serving in-theater
665,476
Battle deaths
147
Other deaths in service (theater)
382
Other deaths in service (nontheater)
1,565
Nonmortal woundings
467
Living veterans
1,852,0008081
America's Wars Total
Military service during war
43,185,893
Battle deaths
653,708
Other deaths in service (theater)
14,560
Other deaths in service (nontheater)
525,930
Nonmortal woundings
1,447,281
Living war veterans
17,835,0008889
Living veterans
23,976,000
Global War on Terror (as of Sept. 30, 2006)9091
Total Servicemembers (Worldwide)
1,384,968
Deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan
165,000
Battle Deaths
2,333
Other Deaths (In Theater)
707
Non-mortal Woundings
21,649
Living Veterans
588,9239495
1. Veterans Administration estimate as of Sept. 30, 2006.2. Estimated figure. Does not include 26,000–31,000 who died in Union prisons.3. Years of U.S. involvement in war.4. Approximately 1,065,000 veterans had service in multiple conflicts. They are counted under each conflict, but only once in the total.5. For the most current GWOT statistics, visit: http://siadapp.dior.whs.mil/personnel/CASUALTY/castop.htm6. VA estimate does not include those still on active duty and may include veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.Source: Department of Defense and Veterans Administration.
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