How to Observe Memorial Day

May 21

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Some important information that everyone should know to show support of their military! LET’S SHOW THEM WE CARE!!

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Everett Smith served with the Headquarters Company, 187th Regiment, 11th A/B Division during WWII. This site is in tribute to my father, "Smitty." GP is a member of the 11th Airborne Association. Member # 4511 and extremely proud of that fact!

Posted on May 21, 2014, in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. 49 Comments.

  1. quirkywritingcorner | August 1, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    This is so nice to know. I’m sorry I didn’t get around to it sooner.

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  2. Kevin Brent | May 26, 2014 at 11:53 AM

    I am glad you pointed this out. Yesterday, a cousin of mine posted on Facebook about Memorial Day and tagged several of us in the family who served in the military who are all still alive. Absolutely appalling to me, how too many Americans do not understand the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

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  3. http://theenglishprofessoratlarge.com | May 25, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    Beautiful reminder. I honor three veterans who survived the war but are no longer with us. Eddie Albert, actor, in the US Navy, who received the Bronze Star for bravery under action, saving some 70 men from the water in Tarawa and taking them to safety. Edward Seiz who served in the Pacific, one of the most dangerous of the hot spots, for the Army Air Corps Edwin Brown, my former husband, US Army, who also received the Bronze Star for rescuing fellow soldiers in Germany. To these gentlemen, and all those who served and are still serving, let us remember them with pride and love.

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  4. bobmielke | May 25, 2014 at 6:29 AM

    Although I often have issues with holidays set aside to remember our nation’s wars I never have any problems honoring our military men and women. I served during the Vietnam war from 1969-1973, being stationed in Misawa, Japan, Kunsan, Korea & Ubon, Thailand. I was a flightline avionics technician in the Air Force working primarily of the F-4 Phantom fighter bombers. After my honorable discharge in June of 1973 I worked for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft in St. Louis, MO for 13 years working on the F4, F15, F18 & Harrier jets. I also worked on the Harpoon and Cruise missiles.

    Now retired, I look back at my life and have trouble dealing with how our government involved us in the last three wars, lying about their mission and turning their back on a lot of veterans when they were in need of help. The suicide rate amongst our troops is appalling as is the sexual conduct.

    I appreciate your blog and efforts to highlight the positive aspects of our servicemen and women. – Bob

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    • gpcox | May 25, 2014 at 6:36 AM

      Thank you very much for your history and comments. I thank you for all you’ve done with your life for this country. I also agree wholeheartedly with your remarks on our present wars – They Need To Come Home!

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  5. y. prior | May 25, 2014 at 1:41 AM

    thank you for this – we will participate in a few ways – including flying the flag half-staff tip noon… 🙂

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  6. Jacqui Murray | May 23, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Amazing story of Ash. that should be a movie–drama, intrigue, and a happy ending. I’d expect no less of a man named ‘Tex’.

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  7. Tom | May 23, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    How easily we forget.

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  8. sheridegrom - From the literary and legislative trenches. | May 23, 2014 at 3:01 AM

    Thankfully my parents were of the greatest generation, thus we were taught the true meaning of Memorial Day. The two years we lived in Bull Shoals, Ar, I was always amazed and delighted with the beauty of the flags placed on each side of the highway between Mountain Home and Bull Shoals. I wish I had photos of them waving in the wind over the damn – exquisitely beautiful. I’m not sure how close together the flags were but so close that it was like a tunnel driving the highway.

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  9. inavukic | May 22, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    This should be a Fridge magnet or a sticker for spots in the home or car we visit every day!

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  10. Danielle Mead Skjelver | May 22, 2014 at 6:16 AM

    Thanks for this, gpcox. We have a tradition of going out with our local American Legion Post and placing flags on the Saturday morning before Memorial Day. Our kids don’t much appreciate the early rising, but once they get out into the cemetery, they get it.

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  11. Freedomborn ... Aussie Christian Focus | May 22, 2014 at 5:14 AM

    Well done gpcox, my husband’s father was in the Airforce and my Brother served in Vietnam but I believe that we should remember with thankfulness all those who gave up their regular home lives to safeguard us. In Australia we remember our Soldiers on Anzac day, which was recently.

    I have received e-mails over the years that uphold Soldiers and a few I also adapted and than Posted on our Blog, you may have seen it but I will leave the link for you in case you haven’t.

    Our Soldiers – http://freedomborn.wordpress.com/2011/11/11/our-men-fight-for-us/

    Christian Love from both of us – Anne.

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  12. Gallivanta | May 22, 2014 at 4:33 AM

    Excellent suggestions and advice.

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  15. Linda Arthur Tejera | May 21, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    My flag will definitely be out there from sunup to sundown. One of these days I’d like to get a spotlight for it.

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  16. Mustang | May 21, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Indeed, my friend … indeed.

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  17. weggieboy | May 21, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    I posted this list on on Facebook as well. One doesn’t have to go chauvinistic about it, but one should, at a minimum, realize and recognize this is a somber holiday, not just the first holiday to break out the barbeque.

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  18. Mustang.Koji | May 21, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    Very good of you, gpcox… Thanks to you and the leansubmariner.

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  19. Equipping The Saints | May 21, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    Really good. Please keep up the good work.

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  20. Andrew | May 21, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    My American flag will again be flying on my home from early morning till sunset. Just like it does every memorial day. But I have been thinking that it’s time to buy a new flag – mine is getting a little faded.

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  21. philipfontana | May 21, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    GP, NICE! Check my memorial Day post of 2012 on excuseusforliving.com right margin, click “Holidays,” & then”Memorial Day 2012″ on my father & me with photosof each of us with jeeps, him on the island of Saipan, WWII, & me on Cam Rahn Bay, Vietnam. Phil

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