Sunday Speculations: The Last Monday in May
The last Monday in May,
Memorial Day,
the day sit aside to honor
the sacrifices
of American soldiers.
On the last Monday in May
3:00 pm local time
is the National Moment of Remembrance,
the moment set aside
to breath a silent prayer,
or think about
those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Just a few thought on tomorrow's holiday. I remember my grandparents calling it Decoration Day as we drove across northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas placing flags or homemade paper flowers on the graves of family members who had served in the military. I remember commemorating Memorial Day on May 30 rather then on the last Monday in May.
Memorial Day,
the day sit aside to honor
the sacrifices
of American soldiers.
On the last Monday in May
3:00 pm local time
is the National Moment of Remembrance,
the moment set aside
to breath a silent prayer,
or think about
those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Just a few thought on tomorrow's holiday. I remember my grandparents calling it Decoration Day as we drove across northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas placing flags or homemade paper flowers on the graves of family members who had served in the military. I remember commemorating Memorial Day on May 30 rather then on the last Monday in May.
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