Memorial Day
It's MEMORIAL DAY (yes, I'm shouting).
Here's some history for you (and me).
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it expanded to include those who died in any war or military action. One of the longest standing traditions is the running of the Indianapolis 500, which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911.
One notion (thrown out there by right-wing Republicans) is that if you are an opponent of the war in Iraq, than you are not supportive of the U.S. troops there or the U.S. military as a whole. This is, of course, completely crazy. It is because of the concern for the troops (we think they're "HOT") and the value of all human life that people like me (and I suspect MANY of you) are outraged. (I am not a very good "political" writer, and languished about this post, but felt I had to write SOMETHING about Memorial Day. I know there are many of you who can articulate more effectively on the topic of this war.)
For the latest statistics on the war in Iraq, click HERE.
To those who have lost their lives serving our country, we remember you on this day. To the family members of those lost, our hearts go out to you.
For those of you with loved ones fighting now, we wish them a safe and speedy return home.
To everyone else, HIT THE POOL (or a parade).
BUT, before you go, "we" would like to share some photos (slide shows) from the May 4th Ricky Martin concert here in Atlanta. (Thanks to Flory for sending them, albeit almost a month later...) Click RICKY, MORE RICKY, and EVEN MORE RICKY. Flory, who was sitting in front of me, did a nice job. Yes, these pictures are all from the same show (Ricky changed his "get ups" after almost every song. I loved the creme colored pants with the silk stripe down the leg. (The gays to the left of me agreed.)
Kisses!
"Kev"
posted by Kev at
12:15 PM
3 Comments:
i'm with ya, kev...at the risk of being booed off the internet, i think bush involved us in an illegal war and he should be impeached. however, i do support and appreciate every single man, woman, son, daughter, husband, wife, friend, and relative who is in the armed forces, doing their jobs. it's not their fault their boss is corrupt. my prayers are with them daily.
I think your views are shared here and I agree with you. Can't wait for 2008! Things have got to get better! Kisses!
Kitten - is doing a great job while Kev is off playing ( what a life that boy leads )
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