Memorial Day

Submitted by Howard on May 29, 2006 - 2:01am.

veterans cemetery.JPG This venerable occasion, once known as "Decoration Day" (for the practice of decorating the graves of fallen soldiers), should be remembered for much more than its pop symbolism as the unofficial start of summer, or for its commercial appeal as a sales holiday. It is, first and foremost, the day set aside to honor those who've lost their lives in service to their country. For a quick history lesson, you can read more about Memorial Day at Wikipedia.

Some local blogs commemorating Memorial Day (leave a comment to let us know if we missed yours):

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Submitted by SaveArdmoreCoalition on May 29, 2006 - 10:25pm.

Hi Howard...here's our Memorial Day post: http://www.saveardmorecoalition.org/node/706

Not a history lesson, refelctions on our day today

see ya!

thanks!

Submitted by Albert on May 30, 2006 - 12:36am.

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Home » blogs » Howard's blog Memorial Day Submitted by Howard on May 29, 2006 - 2:01am. History Events This venerable occasion, once known as "Decoration Day" (for the practice of decorating the graves of fallen soldiers), should be remembered for much more than its pop symbolism as the unofficial start of summer, or for its commercial appeal as a sales holiday. It is, first and foremost, the day set aside to honor those who've lost their lives in service to their country. For a quick history lesson, you can read more about Memorial Day at Wikipedia. Some local blogs commemorating Memorial Day (leave a comment to let us know if we missed yours): Above Average Jane: Memorial Day Memories Blonde Sagacity: Memorial Day Observance Coffee House Studio: Remembering... Dad I Live in Delaware County: Memorial Day-Remembering the Fallen Karl: A Memorial Day Tribute Video Most Valuable Network: Happy Memorial Day Next Direction: Memorial Day 2006 Suburban Guerrilla: A Hole in the World The smedley log: Decoration Day dragonballyee: Memorial Day 2006 — photos Save Ardmore Coalition: Memorial Day 2006 Philly IMC: Memorial Day Exhibit Shows Tragedy of Iraq War » Howard's blog Login or register to post comments memorial day Submitted by SaveArdmoreCoalition on May 29, 2006 - 10:25pm. Hi Howard...here's our Memorial Day post: http://www.saveardmorecoalition.org/node/706 Not a history lesson, refelctions on our day today see ya! » Login or register to post comments thanks! Submitted by Albert on May 30, 2006 - 12:36am. added » Login or register to post comments Comment viewing options Select your preferred way to display the comments and click "Save settings" to activate your changes.	More on this story More in History More in Events More from Howard Share a story here! Others linking here	Advertisements Colophon About Philly Future The Team behind Philly Future Contact Us Subscribe Main (Home Page) Feed Enter your Email Powered by FeedBlitz Disclaimer Not responsible for content aggregated from feed providers. Content provided by feed providers is the property of those feed providers. Contact their respective site owners for any questions. Not responsible for content posted by users. Stories posted on Philly Future do not represent the views of those volunteering to maintain it. If you disagree with a view or opinion shared here, please join the conversation. This is an open forum. If you see something illegal posted here let us know immediately. Meta » Blogs that link here » View my profile GeoURL This site made possible with software provided by Drupal.org. Hosting provided by Firebright. Content posted to Philly Future is licensed under a Creative Commons License.