Supporting Our War Veterans

On this day, we honor the dead and pay tribute to those who have served and are serving in the U.S. armed forces. Whenever TW is in NYC and sees our uniformed men and women in the bus terminal, she thanks them and silently hopes that they never have to see actual military duty overseas.

A Memorial Day Prayer

Dear Bast, God, Allah, Jehovah, Ceiling Cat or whoever you worship.

On this Memorial Day, let us thank those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Bless them for their service to keep us free. Let us reflect on their bravery and honor them as we spend a quiet moment at the cemetery. Let us pray their deaths weren't in vain. Let us pray for everlasting peace where no other person shall have to die in the name of peace. Amen.

Take Time. Give Thanks.

Before you light the barbecue and start the party, take time to give thanks cos that’s what today is all about.

Amen.

A Day to Remember

Today is Memorial Day in the U.S. of A. I didn't call this post HAPPY Memorial Day cos I don't think this necessarily IS a happy day—or should be. Many humans think today is all BBQ's, shopping the sales and fireworks; but, in reality, it's to honor the fallen. Those heroes who went to war and never came back. Heroes like TW's Uncle George, who she never had to privilege to meet. He never came home during World War 2. I’m sure most of my furrends from this country know someone who never came home.

A little history lesson is in order. This holiday was originally called Decoration Day and officially became known as Memorial Day in the 1960s. Its roots date to 1865, when it focused only on Union soldiers. As the nation healed; however, slain fighters on both sides of the Civil War were honored.