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May 23, 2008

History of Memorial Day

Let us honor and remember those that have died giving us the freedoms that we enjoy today in the United States of America. History of Memorial Day Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation’s Civil War dead by decorating their graves. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former sailors and soldiers. On May 5, 1868, Logan declared in General Order…

May 17, 2008

Heather L

Armed Forces Day

Posted in Holidays, and Military Life

President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department — the Department of Defense. To find out more about local event so celebrate Armed Forces Day, you can go here.

May 12, 2008

Heather L

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My Mother’s Day

Posted in Family, Holidays, and Thoughts

I have to admit that I wasn’t really expecting much from my Mother’s Day as D is gone. I was in for a pleasant surprise! Munchkin hid little notes around the house leading me on a “treasure” hunt. (She did this on Saturday evening before bed and instructed me not to look around the house after she went to bed.) So, on Sunday morning after she got up, we headed out on my treasure hunt. All of the little heart-shaped notes lead me to a beautiful card that she had made. There was also her beloved Ducky (stuffed animal) holding…

Happy Mother’s Day!!

Posted in Family, and Holidays

Why I Love My Mom My mom is so great,and she never lets me be late.When there is no sun,She helps me to have some fun.When I am lonely and sad,She helps me feel happy and glad.When I miss my dad,Sometimes I feel sad and mad.She comforts meand makes me happy, very happy.She is so, so very nice,like sugar and spice.She calls me sweetie pieand she wouldn’t tell a lie.She would give her life for methat makes me feel lots of glee.She’s a very good cook.I think she should write a cookbook.I love her so very much! Love, Munchkin (age…