"I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States." —John Adams
Memorial Day has its origin as "Decoration Day," when, after the War Between the States, families and friends of both northern and southern war dead, more than 600,000 of them, honored those veterans by decorating their graves. In 1967, Congress changed Memorial Day from its traditional May 30 date to the last Monday in May, creating a 3-day "holiday weekend," which significantly diluted the original purpose of this solemn and reverent day.
Today, Memorial Day provides a stark contrast between the best of our nation's selfless Patriot sons and daughters versus the worst of our nation's selfish culture and consumerism. Astoundingly, some businesses actually promote a "Memorial Day Sale." But Memorial Day is NOT for sale. Millions of Patriots have already paid the full price.
Amid the reverent observances honoring the sacrifice of millions of American Patriots who defended Liberty in accordance with their sacred oaths "to Support and Defend" our Constitution, it is unfortunate that too many venders have commercialized Memorial Day. Indeed, Memorial Day has been sold out, along with Washington's Birthday, Independence Day, Veterans, Thanksgiving and Christmas Days. And no wonder, given that government schools now substitute grossly adulterated and revisionist history for the civics courses which used to inform young people of their duty as citizens.
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Oh get over it! Only people in our age bracket, those born in the 50's, appreciate Memorial Day for what it truly is! Businesses turn everything and every Holiday into a chance to turn a profit!!!! It's the generation of kids....me, me, me screw everything else.
ReplyDeleteJoe, thanks for posting this. People need to remember why they have the day off.
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