“All gave some. Some gave all.” This meaningful quote is attributed to Howard William Osterkamp of Dent, Ohio, a Korean War Veteran and purple heart recipient. It’s one of the most powerful and genuine ways of honoring those who died in #service of our country. And to those, we remember, honor and will never forget. #MemorialDay
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Honoring Our Veterans Through Memorials In this article, we will delve into the most common types of #veteran #memorials and #headstones, exploring their significance and the #diverse ways that they pay homage to the #men and #women who have #defended our #nation. This article will also address a few ways to appreciate and #remember our #heroes in our everyday lives. Here are some common #headstones, memorials, and symbols utilized for #veterans:
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Honoring Our Veterans Through Memorials In this article, we will delve into the most common types of #veteran #memorials and #headstones, exploring their significance and the #diverse ways that they pay homage to the #men and #women who have #defended our #nation. This article will also address a few ways to appreciate and #remember our #heroes in our everyday lives. Here are some common #headstones, memorials, and symbols utilized for #veterans:
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Honoring Our Veterans Through Memorials In this article, we will delve into the most common types of #veteran #memorials and #headstones, exploring their significance and the #diverse ways that they pay homage to the #men and #women who have #defended our #nation. This article will also address a few ways to appreciate and #remember our #heroes in our everyday lives. Here are some common #headstones, memorials, and symbols utilized for #veterans:
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KNOW YOUR HISTORY: Memorial Day was started by former slaves on May, 1, 1865 in Charleston, SC to honor 257 dead Union Soldiers who had been buried in a mass grave in a Confederate prison camp. They dug up the bodies and worked for 2 weeks to give them a proper burial as gratitude for fighting for their freedom. They then held a parade of 10,000 people led by 2,800 Black children where they marched, sang and celebrated. Origins: The custom of holding observances (including the laying of flowers on burial sites) to remember and honor those who gave their lives in military service goes back many hundreds, if not thousands, of years. In the United States, that custom has long since been formalized in the creation of Memorial Day (formerly known as Decoration Day), a federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May to remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Traditionally, every year the President of the United States (or, in his absence, another high-ranking government official) visits Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor all those Americans who have died in military service to their country by participating in a symbolic wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
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Updated French and Indian War entries for France and South Carolina in my timeline chart "Black Soldiers: Integration, Segregation, and Exclusion in Armies Fighting in North America, 1754-1865." Black Soldiers: Integration and Segregation in Armies Fighting in North America, 1754-1865 (https://lnkd.in/gEatsgKZ) This chart shows the inclusion or segregation of black soldiers in the armies of five nations that fought in North America's founding wars, from 1754 to1865. Formulated from research done for the book: Don Troiani and John U. Rees, Don Troiani’s Black Soldiers in America’s Wars, 1754-1865 (Essex, Ct., and Blue Ridge Summit, Pa.: Stackpole Books, 2025)
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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: Take a moment to look at his face. This 19-year-old American soldier on D-Day had one mission: to retrieve fallen comrades from the blood-red waters of Utah Beach. For 12 grueling hours, he used his bare hands to drag lifeless bodies ashore, one after another, until he collapsed from exhaustion. Look at his face. You can see it—the price of freedom. 90% of the soldiers on the first boats didn't survive the day. Many never reached 18, never voted, got married, or owned a home. They did this for us. Live lives worthy of their sacrifice. Honor their memory. Stand strong for our values. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay
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I am pleased to share our latest blog post which delves into the challenges faced in marking the memorials of our esteemed freedom fighters. The post discusses the complexities involved in identifying and commemorating the resting places of our valiant war heroes and sheds light on the obstacles encountered. To read the full article, click on the following link: https://ift.tt/KAbmPVk.
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Today, on Flag Day, also the Birth of our great nations Army, 249 years old-let us take a moment to reflect on the significance and the sacrifices represented by the American flag. For those who may have forgotten or never known, here are some key points about what our beautiful flag symbolizes: - The flag of the United States is a powerful symbol of freedom, under which Americans recite the pledge of allegiance. - The 13 red and white stripes on the flag represent the original 13 colonies, while the 50 white stars on a blue background symbolize the 50 states. - Each color on the flag holds a specific meaning: - Red symbolizes valor and bravery. - White represents purity and innocence. - Blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice. It's fascinating to note that a star is added to the flag each time a new state joins the United States. The last modification to the flag occurred on July 4, 1960, when Hawaii became a state. Let's take this day to honor our flag and what it stands for. #FlagDay #AmericanFlag #SymbolOfFreedom 🇺🇸
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Intelligent commentary from former Canadian ambassaors to Russia, Jeremy Kinsman, Ralph Lysyshynand John Sloand as we talk about what Alexei Navalny represented, what is next for Putin and Russia, the effect of sanctions, whether the West, Ukraine and Russia are ready for a forever war and how it might end, and what more can Canada do to help Ukraine.
As the #UkraineRussiaWar enters its third year, we must take stock of several grim realities, such as the death of Alexei Navalny. Jeremy Kinsman, Ralph Lysyshyn, and John Sloan join Colin Robertson to consider the implications of the second anniversary of the war on the latest #GlobalExchange. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gmkA_c5W
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Memorial Day is different than Veterans Day. Please don’t thank a veteran for our service on Memorial Day. Veterans understand and appreciate your intentions; however, #MemorialDay honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation in war and peace. Instead, you might ask that #veteran or #GoldStarFamily Member how they plan to remember the brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, friends and loved ones who gave “the last full measure of devotion.” Some other ideas before enjoying the holiday include: - Learning more about the history of Memorial Day (https://lnkd.in/gnUY3Ky) - Learning more about our Gold Star Families (Home - America's Gold Star Families ( https://lnkd.in/g2SZYb6P) - Observing a moment of silence at 3:00 p.m. local time (National Moment of Remembrance - The Memorial Day Foundation, https://lnkd.in/g-TnNRqq) - Learning more about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Sentinels who guard the fallen (Society of the Honor Guard, tombguard.org or https://lnkd.in/g6PrYXsQ) - Visiting a local #VACemetery (https://lnkd.in/g2YjRyUR) - Testing your Memorial Day knowledge: https://lnkd.in/g-Apb48u - Or come up with your own ideas. #poppies
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