Sunday, May 24, 2015

History of Memorial Day


Greater love has no one than this:
 to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

John 15:13

Memorial Day
 ~ a time of remembrance for those who died in service for their country. It was originally called Decoration Day as the women would decorate the graves of the Civil War veterans. This vintage postcard depicts a little girl doing just that.



The caption on this next vintage postcard reads:

Let the Stars and Strips be waving o'er their generous sacrifice.



But his soul goes marching on.




My father was a veteran, and my husband is as well. I am proud of their service to our country. Our town celebrates Memorial Day with a small parade. They stop at one point on their route and throw a floral wreath into the ocean to remember those whose lives were lost at sea. 

Veterans, Memorial Day Parade

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10 comments:

  1. thank you for sharing so much today! the postcards are truly lovely! :)

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  2. Beautiful...I love our Flag and our country. And those who sacrificed for it. Grateful.

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  3. Lest we forget. Have a blessed Memorial Day.

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  4. Oh, this celebration sounds so wonderful and what a delight to witness such a parade... Thank you for sharing these beautiful vintage postcards, Abby! Even though I am all the way in South Africa, I would still like to eish you a very blessed Memorial Day!
    Love,
    Kelly-Anne

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  5. Happy Memorial Day or Decoration Day weekend to you and your family! I'm Canadian but please thank your family for their service. We are grateful. Have a blessed week! Diane

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  6. That this nation under God shall have
    a new birth of freedom and that government of the people by the people for the people shall not perish from the earth. Abraham Lincoln

    Thank you for your lovely post and heartfelt remembrance.

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  7. Thank you for this lovely tribute.
    Hugs,
    Teresa

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  8. Thank Bill for his service to this country. God bless each and every one of those who now serve and who have served.

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  9. Thanks Abby your vintage postcards are adorable - thanks for sharing

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  10. Thanks so much Abby for sharing your adorable vintage postcards and daily thoughts... God Bless.

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