MEMORIAL DAY 2024
Memorial Day is a time to be reminded of the
sacrifices others made for us to enjoy what
we have today.
Memorial Day was the day set aside to remember
all the people who gave their lives to preserve the
freedoms of this nation.
But how often do we as a nation remember?
Memorial Day originated in 1868 when Union General
John A. Logan designated a day on which the graves
of Civil War soldiers would be decorated.
Originally recognized as Decoration Day,
it later became known as Memorial Day,
and after World War I was a time to honor
the dead of all American wars.
It did not become a federal holiday until 1971.
Unfortunately, many Americans have forgotten
the meaning of Memorial Day; to them it is just
a vacation day; the first holiday of the summer.
They hover as a cloud of
Witnesses above this Nation.
- Henry Ward Beecher
For love of country
They accepted death...
- James A. Garfield
On thy grave the rain shall fall
From the eyes of a mighty nation!
- Thomas William Parsons
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What Really Counts!
Don’t tell me what you’ll do,
When you have time to spare.
Tell me what you did today
To ease a load of care.
Don’t tell me what you will give
When your ship comes in from sea;
Tell me what you gave today…
A fettered soul to free.
Don’t tell me the dreams you have
Of conquests still afar;
Don’t say what you hope to be,
But show me what you are.
Anonymous
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In honor of Memorial Day 2024
I am offering you a special opportunity
To view a power point presentation
From my archives a message
I delivered on May 29th 2021
To God Be The Glory!
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I offer eternal and earthly coverage
To whosoever will…
- Hayden Childs
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