Tag Archives: Memorial Day

It Will Never Be Forgotten

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Caryn

Many military holidays are misunderstood, celebrated incorrectly, or forgotten altogether, often becoming just another day off work. Memorial Day, for example, is seen as the start of summer, marked with picnics and parties, but in truth, it’s a day to … Continue reading →

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The Fallen

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Caryn

Memorial Day is the day that we honor our fallen soldiers. Many people mistakenly think that it is a day to honor veterans and active-duty soldiers too, but it is not. This day is just for those soldiers who gave … Continue reading →

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Some Gave All

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Caryn

Memorial Day is a different kind of day, because it is not a holiday of celebration, but rather a day remembrance. We cannot celebrate this day, because it is about honoring those soldiers who went to war and didn’t make it back. It was the ultimate sacrifice. As the saying goes concerning soldiers, Continue reading →

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The Ones Who Didn’t Make It Back Home

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Caryn

So many military holidays are mixed up and celebrated in a wrong manner, or simply forgotten and celebrated as a fun holiday whereby we are off work. Memorial Day is celebrated as the beginning of summer, usually with picnics and other fun events, Continue reading →

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Its Proper Purpose

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Caryn

Many people think of Memorial Day as the unofficial start of summer. They plan barbecues and trips with family because they have a three day weekend. Memorial Day, however, Continue reading →

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A One Way Ticket

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Caryn

Memorial Day…an often misunderstood day, is actually a day to remember those military men and women who paid the ultimate price for our freedom…they gave their life in service to their country. Whether we know it or not, I’m sure … Continue reading →

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A One Way Ticket Over There

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Caryn

Memorial Day…the day we set aside to remember the heroes of our wars, who paid the ultimate price for the freedoms we hold dear. The men and women who were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor come to mind, … Continue reading →

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Never Ending Fire

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Caryn

Sometimes, the best of intentions can go horribly wrong, and when things go wrong, it becomes a disaster, and disaster is exactly what happened in Centralia, Pennsylvania when a fire was set to burn out an old landfill before the … Continue reading →

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Those Who Served

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Caryn

For those who have lost a veteran, in war or in peace, every day is a day to remember them. We loved them and now they are gone. We will forever miss them. Brave soldiers all, went out to right … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Honor Roll

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Caryn

Our country has been involved in so many wars in its relatively short history, protecting both our freedom and many other countries from the oppression imposed by so many evil dictators and nations. Some people don’t think the United States … Continue reading →

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