Memorial Day
"Not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them, graven not on stone but in the hearts of men." -- Pericles (c. 600 B.C.E.)
Our coverage of Memorial Day continues below.
Please take a moment to visit our Memorial Page honoring those Stryker Brigade, Task Force Olympia, and Task Force Freedom soldiers that are no longer with us.
You might also be interested in reading past entries from our Tributes Category.
Blackfive has posted a very moving Memorial Day entry titled Opening the Gates of Heaven in honor of the friends he has lost.
One Nation, One Moment - Learn more about the National Moment of Rememberance scheduled for 3 PM local time (your local time, regardless of the time zone), Monday, May 30.
U.S. Memorial Day Website - Great launching point for learning more about this holiday.
Memorial Day Quotations - Words for reflection.
The News Tribune published a tribute on the front page featuring the photos of all service men and women from Washington state killed in the war on terror.
Please feel free to share other links of interest in the comments section.
Comments For "Memorial Day":
Thank you to all the families and the soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
Posted by: Carrie | May 27, 2005 5:05 PM
My heart is proud and sad over the losses of our dear soldiers. God Bless you all for the fearless service to our country. I am a proud dautgher in law of a WW2 Vet who has recently left us. A proud Mom of a Stryker Scout/Driver
and the friend of many here.
Always honored/never forgotten.
Katy
Proud 3/2 SBCT Mom...
Strenght and Honor
Posted by: Katy | May 27, 2005 6:59 PM
The families' thoughts and prayers are with Adam "O" in Salerno, Afghanistan, this Memorial Day. We thank God for taking good care of you. Be safe, smart, secure, and solid.God Bless xxxxxxxx00000000
Posted by: Grandma/Grandpa e | May 28, 2005 9:50 PM
We will always remember our Veterans. You were the backbone of our country. Thank you and may you all rest in peace.
Posted by: Florence | May 29, 2005 5:53 AM
May God bless all our veterans and their loved ones. Thank you for your service, your commitment, your sacrifices for our great nation. MAY WE NEVER FORGET.
Posted by: Sydney | May 29, 2005 2:34 PM
Memorial Day is about unity
Posted by: twoums | May 30, 2005 5:32 AM
Memorial Day
Remembering Those Who Died in the Nation's Service
Over the past century, more than 35 million men and women answered the call to arms in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and countless unnamed military engagements. More than half a million of them never came home. Some died in battle, others in captivity; all died too soon.
Recent military action in Afghanistan and Iraq has offered fresh reminders of the human reality of war: ordinary men and women leaving homes and families and all they know to risk their lives for an ideal of honor, or duty, or just to protect the soldier next to them.
People of patriotism and goodwill may debate the merits of any given war, police action, or humanitarian mission. But there should be no debate about our debt to the hundreds of thousands of our citizens who have given the ultimate sacrifice of their lives heeding the nation's call to service.
Memorial Day is more than the start of summer. It is a chance to pause and remember the sacrifices -- remember the gallantry and bravery -- remember the fallen.
remeber-never to beforgotten today tomorrow
in our hearts we hold cherish whats been given ,way too often taken for granted..FREEDOM..godbless our troops...a mom
Posted by: kim | May 30, 2005 12:18 PM