Memorial Day Recognition of Those Who Died for Our Country

Recognizing, appreciating and honoring
the men and women of the US military
who died in the line of duty
to protect and defend our beloved country
and the freedoms we enjoy.

Ah! never shall the land forget

How gushed the life-blood of her brave.

 ~William Cullen Bryant

View this past post, Memorial Day Taps.

Some Gave All - A Memorial Day Remembrance

As we recognize Memorial Day,

we remember and honor those who

gave their lives for the peace and freedom

we enjoy in these United States of America.

May God bless and comfort those whose son, father, husband,

brother, or friend - bravely made the ultimate sacrifice.

"They fell, but o'er their glorious grave

Floats free the banner of the cause they died to save."

-Francis Marion Crawford

Memorial Day Taps

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Daniel Butterfield was a Major General in the Civil War.

He composed a song we all recognize: Taps.

Evoking respect, reverence, and often tears,

it's played as we lay to rest the brave men and women

who served our country, protecting our rights and freedoms.

We're familiar with the tune, but few of us know the words.

As you read the lyrics, take them to heart

in honor of those those who gave all.

"Fading light dims the sight,

And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright.

From afar drawing nigh, falls the night.

Day is done, gone the sun,

From the lake, from the hills, from the sky.

All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.

Then good night, peaceful night,

Till the light of the dawn shineth bright.

God is near, do not fear. Friend, good night."