Memorial Day 2010
Posted on 31. May, 2010 by Deb in On a Jet Plane, The Girl
It’s Memorial Day weekend. For many, it’s a time of celebration. A time to gather with friends and families, eat BBQ, water-ski at the lake, and play. For others, it’s a time to celebrate the memories of those who gave their lives in service to their country.
Originally called “Decoration Day”, origins are traced back to the Civil War and the activities of Southern Women decorating graves. The first official observation, though, was May 30, 1868. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a National Holiday by Congress, who established not May 30, but the last Monday in May as the official date.
In some ways, it feels odd to be in the DFW area instead of the DC area, as I have been blessed to spend Memorial Day in DC for four of the past six years. I was in DC last week, though, and was able to spend some time at The Navy Memorial as well as Arlington National Cemetery. Two favorite spots of mine. Both, spaces to remember those who have given their lives in service to our Country. Both with very personal meaning.
During the weekend, I hope you take the time to pause a moment and say a thanks to those in which we honor on Memorial Day.
(Photos are Mine, Taken Around Washington DC. First four photos are Arlington National Cemetery. The rest of the photos: Navy Memorial, WWII Memorial, Korean Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Pentagon 9/11 Memorial)