If you are looking forward to Memorial Day weekend as an early summer vacation, that's all right. Just remember that Memorial Day has a noble purpose -- to honor those who gave their lives fighting for our country.
Memorial Day each year comes on the final Monday of May, which this year is May 25. Years ago I was in charge of a service on the courthouse lawn in Homer. I will never forgot some family members of World Wars one and two urging me to keep the observance alive. I hope that will be done.
It is easy to confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. One pays homage to those who gave their lives; the other thanks all veterans for their service.
Memorial Day each year comes on the final Monday of May, which this year is May 25. Years ago I was in charge of a service on the courthouse lawn in Homer. I will never forgot some family members of World Wars one and two urging me to keep the observance alive. I hope that will be done.
It is easy to confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. One pays homage to those who gave their lives; the other thanks all veterans for their service.
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