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(Message started by: Tom K on May 26^th, 2006, 8:58am)

Title: Just wanted everyone to take a moment
Post by Tom K on May 26^th, 2006, 8:58am

and remember all the troops that have given their lives so we could all barbecue this weekend. Sometimes things get heated when talking about this war, but this thread is not for that, it is a spot for remembering our brave men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice. I have had many family members who have fought for this country in every major battle for it's liberty. While some did come home, others have died on the field with valor, knowing that their sacrifice would ensure the freedoms that we all enjoy, and trying to bring those freedoms to others. If anyone wonders why I am so passionate about this country, the military and our freedoms, than maybe this will answer your questions. Thank you one and all for remembering our bravest. I hope those of you who have family in the Service do not have to experience the loss of your loved one, but please know that if you do suffer that loss that, even though it hurts, there is something larger out there. Freedom. Please remember our Vets this Memorial Day Weekend. Thanks for listening to this, I feel much better now.

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants"-Thomas Jefferson

Title: Re: Just wanted everyone to take a moment
Post by Donna_D. on May 26^th, 2006, 9:19am

Memorial Day

In 1865, Henry C. Welles, a druggist in the village of Waterloo, NY, mentioned at a social gathering that honor should be shown to the patriotic dead of the Civil War by decorating their graves.

In the Spring of 1866, he again mentioned this subject to General John B. Murray, Seneca County Clerk. General Murray embraced the idea and a committee was formulated to plan a day devoted to honoring the dead.
Townspeople adopted the idea wholeheartedly. Wreaths, crosses and bouquets were made for each veteran's grave. The village was decorated with flags at half mast and draped with evergreen boughs and mourning black streamers.

On May 5, 1866, civic societies joined the procession to the three existing cemeteries and were led by veterans marching to martial music. At each cemetery there were impressive and lengthy services including speeches by General Murray and a local clergyman. The ceremonies were repeated on May 5, 1867.

The first official recognition of Memorial Day as such was issued by General John A. Logan, first commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. This was General Order No. 11 establishing "Decoration Day" as it was then known. The date of the order was May 5, 1868, exactly two years after Waterloo's first observance. That year Waterloo joined other communities in the nation by having their ceremony on May 30.

In 1965, a committee of community leaders started plans for the Centennial Celebration of Memorial Day. The committee consisted of VFW Commander James McCann, chairman, American Legion Commander Oliver J. McFall and Mayor Marion DeCicca, co-chairman, along with Village Trustees, M. Lewis Somerville, Roscoe Bartran, Richard Schreck, Tony DiPronio, and VFW Vice-Commander, Kenneth Matoon. Their goals were: "to obtain national recognition of the fact that Waterloo is the birthplace of Memorial Day through Congressional action" and "to plan and execute a proper celebration for such centennial observance."

In May of 1966, just in time for the Centennial, Waterloo was recognized as the "Birthplace of Memorial Day" by the United States Government. This recognition was long in coming and involved hours of painstaking research to prove the claim. While other communities may claim earlier observances of honoring the Civil War dead, none can claim to have been so well planned and complete, nor can they claim the continuity of observances that Waterloo can.

The Centennial Celebration that year brought dignitaries from government, military, veteran's organizations and descendants of the original founders of Memorial Day. A once luxurious home on Waterloo's Main Street, built in 1850, was purchased from the county and restored. Now the Memorial Day Museum, it houses artifacts of the first Memorial Day and the Civil War era.

Memorial Day is commemorated each year in Waterloo. The parade, speeches, and solemn observances keep the meaning of Memorial Day as it was originally intended to be.

Title: Re: Just wanted everyone to take a moment
Post by aprilbee on May 26^th, 2006, 10:16am

You got it!

Title: Re: Just wanted everyone to take a moment
Post by tanner on May 26^th, 2006, 1:59pm

http://www.thetrenchmovie.com/

I would like to dedicate this to Ree's son CWO2 Scott.

hoping and praying we don't have many more heroes to honor on Memorial Day

I will never forget!!!..........................Tim

Title: Re: Just wanted everyone to take a moment
Post by JeffB on May 26^th, 2006, 2:11pm

This time every year I pull out the ol' photos of my past ship mates and pretty much lose it.
My flag is up and my beers are gettin colder, my family and I WILL think about and pray for the men and women who have died or have been injured for sure.

Crew Member- USS Curts FFG-38
Crew Member- USS Missouri BB-63

Title: Re: Just wanted everyone to take a moment
Post by echo on May 26^th, 2006, 3:27pm

As I'm floating on the lake this memorial day, as in the past, I'll sadden at the memory of my buddies who didn't make it out of the bush.

Thank God to all who served, died or continue to serve to give me this freedom.

Title: Re: Just wanted everyone to take a moment
Post by Charlie on May 26^th, 2006, 6:12pm

Good sentiments and ideas.

Jamestown has parades. While Memorial Day is not the largest of them, it's the best. Everyone got misty when even Spanish American War vets marched by.

Charlie

Title: Re: Just wanted everyone to take a moment
Post by tanner on May 26^th, 2006, 6:45pm

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e374/haywoodboss/memor03.jpg

.....Tim

Title: Re: Just wanted everyone to take a moment
Post by vietvet2tours on May 26^th, 2006, 7:30pm

Flies day and night at the ranch http://tinypic.com/10r75h4.jpg

Title: Re: Just wanted everyone to take a moment
Post by Jonny on May 26^th, 2006, 7:54pm

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc29b3127cce95aef0adba9100000016108AZM2bNk5bM6

Title: Re: Just wanted everyone to take a moment
Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on May 27^th, 2006, 4:48pm

on 05/26/06 at 08:58:53, Tom K wrote:

and remember all the troops that have given their lives so we could all barbecue this weekend.

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We've got plenty of rain this weekend, so tomorrow night when I am eating pork chops cooked on the George Foreman Grill, I will think of all the generations of families that have given the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you
BMonee