Remember

The first holiday



Originally, the holiday was known as "Decoration Day." It was started by a Civil War general named Gen. John Logan, who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. General Logan sought a way to help the country come back together after the horrors and divide of the Civil War.






The holiday was first observed on May 30, 1868, and Gen. Logan chose that date for two very important reasons: First, the day did not mark the anniversary of a Civil War battle, and second "flowers would likely be in bloom all over the United States." Indeed, many took flowers to Arlington National Cemetery, an activity that still occurs every year.
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I sit here today thinking about sacrifice. Working today on a holiday...pissed because I would rather sleep in, watch a game, drink some beer, and have a cookout.  That's not sacrifice. Giving everything you have so the rest of us can enjoy this holiday, that's sacrifice. How many of our servicemen and women are out there "working" today? How many will never experience what we are because they laid down the one precious thing we all take for granted?
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Please take a moment to remember those that served or are serving. Thank a veteran, let them know you are grateful, give them a hug.