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A Moment of Silence on Memorial Day


We Would Like to Take a Moment…to honor our U.S. Armed Forces. Today, cialis usa capsule we reserve this day to remember and honor those men and women who died while serving the United States. A Little Bit of History This holiday is celebrated every year on the final Monday of May. Originally it was known as Decoration Day and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. It got its name from the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the fallen soldiers with flowers. By the 20th century, ampoule Memorial Day had been extened to honor ALL Americans who had died while in the military service. Some states have their own observances of Memorial Day ceremonies as well. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials to honor those who have lost their lives to protect our freedom

. At some national cemeteries you will find that many voluteers have placed American flags on each grave. This year at Arlington National Cemetery, a local florist and her daughter are distributing over 200,000 roses through the entire cemetery for Memorial Day remembrance. We thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Please take a moment to honor those that we have lost and their families, because they chose to fight for our freedom. -A Moment of Silence from Sloggers References: http://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/history.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day http://www.app.com/story/getpublished/2014/05/21/local-florist-to-volunteer-at-arlington-cemetery/9403019/