For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
Military Honors
The last words are said. The bugler pierces the air with the mournful notes of Taps. The crowd flinches as 7 soldiers fire their rifles into the air 3 times. The flag is folded in solemn respect and then handed to the next of kin. So goes the burial of a soldier and if you have ever witnessed this, you know how it stirs your soul. MEMORIAL DAY remembers the fallen warriors. Memorial Day honors those who gave it all. Memorial Day celebrates our freedoms, our rights and our way of life that is possible because these men and women in uniform made the ultimate sacrifice. Let’s honor their service by remembering, giving them all of our respect, and never forgetting what has transpired to keep our country safe. Following is a listing of wars we have been involved in and the number of casualties:
American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) -25,000
War of 1812 (1812-1815) -20,000
Mexican American War (1846-1848) -13,283
American Civil War (1861-1865) -620,000
Spanish American War (1898) -2,446
World War I (1917-1918) -116,516
World War II (1939-1945) -405,399
Korean War (1950-1953) -36,516
Vietnam War (1965-1973) -58,209
Gulf War (1990-1991) -258
War on Terror (2001-2013) -7,075
We should barbeque, head for the lake and celebrate our lives and all that is America this weekend. We will just do it knowing we have all of them to thank that we can.
For Fun
This next one might seem like a kid’s game, but it does take talent. NATIONAL PAPER AIRPLANE DAY tests your folding and engineering skills to see how long and far you can keep these up in the air. 226 feet 10 inches is the farthest record while 29.2 seconds is the longest timewise. It is amazing how many patterns there are to try, and I am sure you can find one that will “float your boat” – so to speak
On Today’s Menu…
Our dessert of the day sounds scrumptious. NATIONAL BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE DAY combines the creamy goodness of cheesecake with the sweet healthiness of blueberries. Every bite of this delectable dish is sure to send your taste buds right up to dessert heaven.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
National Gray Day
Grape Popsicle Day
National Sunscreen Day
Cellophane Tape Day
On this day…
1521 – Martin Luther is declared a heretic by the church – his writings and theories led to the Great Reformation
1865 – General Simon Bolivar Buckner surrenders the last confederate troops, bringing the Civil War to an official end
1868 – President Andrew Johnson’s impeachment trial concludes with his acquittal. Among the charges – “bringing into disgrace, ridicule, hatred, contempt, and reproach the Congress of the United States” – I don’t think he played well with others
1897 – Bram Stoker unleashes Dracula on the public
1938 – Congressman Martin Dies Jr. establishes the House Un-American Activities Committee – unleashing the communist witch hunt on the public
1967 – The Beatle’s album Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is released
1977 – George Willig illegally climbs the south tower of the World Trade Center and is fined one cent for each of the stories he climbed
Happy Birthday to…
Dorothea Lange (1895-1965)
Photographer who documented the Great Depression through her work
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Aaron Douglas (1899-1979)
Artist and illustrator who documented the culture during the Harlem Renaissance
Marion Mitchell Morrison (1907-1979)
AKA “The Duke”, AKA John Wayne – Iconic legend whose films stand the test of time. From the Quiet Man to The Green Berets to Rio Bravo, he was genuinely larger than life. He was one of Dad’s favorites and we had a blast watching his movies together
Peggy Lee (1920-2002)
Jazz singer, songwriter, actress and Grammy Award winner who was an amazing talent
Miles Davis (1926-1991)
One of the most influential jazz musicians ever
Stevie Nicks (1948- )
Between her solo career and her time with Fleetwood Mac – she definitely went her own way
Hank Williams Jr. (1949- )
This country legend gave us some of the best bar songs with There’s a Tear in My Beer and All My Rowdy Friends
Sally Ride (1951-2012)
She was the first American woman to rocket into space
Lenny Kravitz (1964- )
Let Love Rule, Fly Away and Are You Gonna Go My Way are just some of the hits that showcase his talent from mixing funk, rock and psychedelic music
Thank You Dear Father for Your love and faithfulness. You are always there for us and will always be there. Please continue to shower us with blessings and grace. I ask this in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Enjoy the day and make it your own
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Thank you to National Day Calendar; National Today; History.com; Britannica.com; Wikipedia; on this day.com
#MemorialDay #BlueberryCheesecakeDay #PaperAirplaneDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #DorotheaLange #AaronDouglas #JohnWayne #PeggyLee #MilesDavis #StevieNicks #HankWilliamsJr #SallyRide #LennyKravitz
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