It is Memorial Day weekend! Also fondly looked at by many as a 3 day weekend. A time to have backyard BBQ’s, hit the beach or just relax and enjoy not working. But it is also a time of remembering our fallen heroes that have given their all for our country. I like to try and honor them somehow during this important day. Flying the Red, White and Blue is a tradition at our home and when possible, we take time to visit our local national cemetery to offer our silent thanks and enjoy the beauty of the flags they place at each headstone. It is an experience and a fitting memorial.
Our local town started a tradition last year for Veterans Day at the local community college called Merced Field of Honor where they flew 1000 flags in memory and thanks for our vets. It was a stunning display and I took this picture and thought it would be fitting for today’s post.
Do you an your family have special plans or activities that you do on Memorial Day weekend? My hubby works a fly in at the local airport with the police cadets each year, so he is gone all weekend and my son is off goofing around with his buddies, so I am enjoying the peace and quiet! It is refreshing and I am thankful for that!
We, too, are flying the flag this weekend. At some point during the week (if the blackflies aren’t too bad), I’d like to spend some time at our local cemetery, where flags are placed next to each veteran’s grave. I usually enjoy the quiet there, and particularly around Memorial Day, when I make a point of pausing by those graves.
Thanks for sharing your photo. Enjoy your peaceful weekend.
Congratulations to the winners. Our family has always flown the flag on Memerial Day to honor our fallen. I love the flag and what it stands for. I have so many friends in the armed forces and my family too. God Bless our Troops.
Congratulations to the 2 winners.
We take a moment to remember in silence the fallen heroes on Memorial Day.
This weekend we shall be spending some time with our older son and wife. It should be fun.