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Tag Archives: sacrifice This week my Facebook has bloomed with reminders of the “real” meaning of Memorial Day. Like many in the military community, I’m bothered by the general commercialization of such a day. I depise the media’s insistence on “honoring” anyone who has ever done anything remotely related to service. It’s not that many of these people…
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 So, Star, co-founder of Army Wife Network, asked me to write a blog for Memorial Day. Being the eager beaver (what else rhymes with eager?) I am, I jumped on it. Then, ten minutes later it hit me; I had no idea what I was going to write about. What is Memorial Day, anyway? I… Thanks Emily Ann Grace! I so appreciate your perspective as a newbie and a voice of “this generation.” Recently, I received an email about “Memorial Week” and I thought, “Great! In some people’s minds this observance has been extended and they’re taking even more time out to pay their respects.” Alas, it was a shopping sale email. But still, our freedom to continue on is something to celebrate. Thank you. And thank you too Shawna. Very nicely said. Thank you for this. I have always thought Memorial Day has become to commercialed and people have forgotten the true purpose of it. Every year a take a moment and send out a silent prayer for those that are serving that they may return to their loved ones safely. A moment a silence and a Thank You to those that have served and were not fortunate enough to make it back. I appreciate everything they have done and are doing for us! Emily Ann Grace: Meet my twin sister, Indi Green Soronen. You remind me of each other a lot! Army Wife Network remembers the fallen this Memorial Day with ‘Fox and Friends’! Nice to “meet” you, Indi! You sound fabulous. Nice to meet you too. Great job on your article. Brought tears to my eyes. Star, I’m gonna lend my book to the Bluff’s for the Holiday. I thought our Veterans there may enjoy it. That is a great idea. Thank you! You should have them all sign it or write about what they love about military life. (or put it on a sheet you can save). I’ll be up there around the 30th. Maybe I could set it up and you could interview a few of them? That would be pretty cool. We’ll talk offline. I always think the things you say are insightful. You really talk to the people who are afraid to say what they think. The world needs more people like you and I feel blessed every day that you are in my life. so true  Some of the Gina’s (“the Gina’s” being what this close group of women calls themselves) were gathered together making signs for the free Toby Keith concert they were attending the next day, Memorial Day. There was a lot of talking, laughter and excitement. The last 13 months had been challenging. Their Soldiers were deployed to… I am speechless. That was beautiful Kowanda. The Gina’s are a special group of ladies and forever family. Thank you for writing it. Memorial Day is just a few days away. Can you believe that summer is just around the corner? What do you do for Memorial Day? What are some of your traditions? Do you know what it’s really about? Is it just another day off work or school? Growing up, Memorial Day meant going to town… May is a month full of holidays and days of appreciation in the military community, as well as the Civilian world. In this month, we celebrate Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day and Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Of course we can’t forget Mother’s Day in all of this too! May is also the month when we… |
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