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Remembering The Fallen Soldiers This Memorial Day

May 29, 2015 by Talent Hounds 2 Comments

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Remembering The Fallen Soldiers This Memorial Day

Memorial Day commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. 

“Home of the Free, because of the Brave”

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It is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and is believed to have originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the war by decorating their graves with flowers. The sheer number of soldiers from both sides who died in the Civil War, more than 600,000, meant that burial and memorialization took on new cultural significance.

“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” John F Kennedy

Memorial Day 2016

May is also Military Appreciation Month, where the countless men, women and service animals who serve their country are honored. Memorial Day endures as a holiday to remember lost soldiers which most businesses observe. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers often place American flags on grave sites at national cemeteries. Many flags are at half-mast (see guidelines for flags ).

Memorial Day also marks the unofficial beginning of summer, so many people celebrate with barbecues and fireworks.

Memorial Day Poem

THE MUFFLED drum’s sad roll has beat The soldier’s last tattoo; No more on Life’s parade shall meet That brave and fallen few. On Fame’s eternal camping-ground 5 Their silent tents are spread, And Glory guards, with solemn round, The bivouac of the dead. Bivouac Of The Dead, by Theodore O’Hara

Today we are also remembering all the dogs who have given their lives for our freedom.

My own grandfather George Burrows fought for Australia in two world wars. He lived to 96 but so many perished beside him.

These men made it back alive but saw their fellow soldiers and enemies die. Dogs can make a difference in their lives.

K9s For Warriors

K9s For Warriors helps PTSD, sexual trauma and/or traumatic brain injury victims return to regular life by providing them with a trained rescue dog. The pairing gives a new leash on life to rescue dogs and military heroes alike, helping empower them to live with dignity and independence. Read: K9s for Warriors: Soldier and Dogs

We recently posted an exciting update from Bayer about a follow-up program to K9s for Warriors called Operation Care. Read: Amazing Program Saves Warriors and Rescue Dogs

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Filed Under: MONDAY FUNDAY Tagged With: K9s For Warriors, memorial day, Operation Care

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  1. Emma says

    May 25, 2015 at 6:32 pm

    Great post, Kilo. Mom remembers her gramma and other older relatives still calling it decoration day when she was growing up.

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    • Talent Hounds says

      May 25, 2015 at 6:37 pm

      Thanks Emma. Mom had to look it up for me. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

      Reply

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