Memorial Day Remembrance 2013

All:

Watch the following Memorial Day Tribute Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmCbiibZvX0

Please read the following post and write a short reflection in your Weebly.com journal.

"3rd Herd" Prior To MFO Deployment (Ft. Lewis, WA)

As you know, I am a Veteran of the US Army.  This weekend is for you to relax and enjoy a well-deserved rest.  While we celebrate our Veteran's on another day, please bear in mind the following excerpt from About.com:

"Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. While those who died are also remembered on Veterans Day, Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime."

Use the following links to find out more about this special weekend and why you should be thankful for the sacrifices made on your behalf.  We are not a perfect nation, but the blood of a few has been given so we can enjoy the freedoms we have.  Always Remember!
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/a/memorialday.htm
http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html