Happy Memorial Day everyone. It is a great day recognize those who have given their lives to defend our country.
Despite the corporate and/or government shenanigans to control health care in this country, I am still very grateful to live in the United States. We have a lot to be thankful for. Today we tip our hats to those who have protected our freedom in the decades past.
The following is a tidbit from Wikipedia explaining the beginnings of Memorial Day.
The first observance was in Waterloo, New York on May 5, 1866, and each year thereafter. The friendship between General John Murray, a distinguished citizen of Waterloo, and General John A. Logan, who helped bring attention to the event nationwide, was likely a factor in the holiday’s growth. On May 5, 1868, in his capacity as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, a veterans’ organization, Logan issued a proclamation that “Decoration Day” be observed nationwide. It was observed for the first time on May 30 of the same year; the date was chosen because it was not the anniversary of a battle. The tombs of fallen Union soldiers were decorated in remembrance.
Once again, Happy Memorial Day!
