BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE

MEMORIAL DAY.

This day, recognizing those who gave their lives in the military, was originally called "DECORATION DAY," due to the decorating of grave sites, as far back as before the Civil War.  But it was after the Civil War in the 1860's, that it caught on more, due to all the fallen soldiers from both the North and the South.

The name gradually changed through out the years, somewhat being known as "MEMORIAL DAY" after WWII until it was officially declared MEMORIAL DAY by Federal Law in 1967.

Why the History lesson?  Because, I want to pay tribute to all those that sacrificed their lives whether in war time or peace time.

HOME OF THE FREE.....BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE.

We are blessed and fortunate to have the freedoms we do have because of the BRAVE men and women of our military.  Even if you don't agree with someone on the "opposite side of the isle" as you when it comes to political beliefs.  BOTH sides need to be thankful for the opportunity to express their opinions....because of those who took an oath to protect THESE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

So as you go about your cook outs; times at the beach or boating on the water; maybe watching a ball game; having a picnic or sipping on lemonade on your front porch; DON'T FORGET THOSE WHO DIED WHO GAVE THAT 'RIGHT' TO YOU!

MEMORIAL DAY....one of, if not, THE GREATEST HOLIDAYS in our country!

God Bless the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!