Posted on MOAAblogs.org-On May 13, 2011:
“A new poll commissioned by The National WWII Museum reveals the nation is in danger of forgetting the real meaning of Memorial Day. Fully 80 percent of all Americans confess to having “little,” or only “some” knowledge of the military holiday. Just 20 percent of respondents claim to be “very familiar” with the day and its purpose.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday honoring those who have died in military service. Begun to remember Civil War warriors, the remembrance grew to encompass all Americans who have died in all of the nation’s wars. The day is observed annually on the last Monday of May and is traditionally viewed as the official start of the summer.
“Our poll is very revealing,” said The National WWII Museum President and CEO Gordon H. “Nick” Mueller. “More than 416,800 American servicemen and women died in World War II. Today, with Americans fighting in Afghanistan, a time to honor those who give their lives for their country has never been more urgent. Unfortunately, few of us really know the full importance of Memorial Day. As a nation we’re in danger of forgetting the day’s meaning altogether.”
To help educate all Americans on Memorial Day’s importance, The National WWII Museum is launching a number of initiatives, including a new website – www.mymemorialday.org, which offers 10 things anyone can do to share and commemorate the holiday.
The Museum’s Memorial Day suggestions include:
- Thanking a veteran
- Placing an American flag on the grave of a veteran
- Visiting a military museum or historic military site
- Writing a veteran and thanking them for their services to the nation
- Organizing a community-wide observance
- Honoring a veteran with a brick at The National WWII Museum
- Changing their Facebook profile to an American flag
- Writing a letter to the editor of a local newspaper to remind their community about Memorial Day’s significance.”
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Note: My following blog posts contain numerous articles and/or blog posts and videos that relate to this disturbing issue-You Decide:
Veterans and members of our Armed Forces under attack!
http://weroinnm.wordpress.com/2010/05/23/veterans-and-members-of-our-armed-forces-under-attack/
American Flag Clothing Sparks New Protest!
http://weroinnm.wordpress.com/2010/05/10/american-flag-clothing-sparks-new-protest/
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“Food For Thought”
“God Bless & Keep Our USA Safe”
Semper Fi!
Jake
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