Memorial Day

Today is Memorial Day. It is very important to do your best to thank military past and present every chance that you get. Today is a special day to remind you that there are soldiers that have and will continue to put their life on the line for the freedom we get to enjoy everyday. For this make sure to thank a soldier today, or the next opportunity that you get.

Now a brief history about Memorial Day. Memorial day started after the Civil war to remember soldiers of that conflict. It was celebrated in both the north and the south. The ceremonies were obviously different depending on whether it was in the north or south. The south was focused more as a social identity, remembering the lost cause. In the north it was more a day to remember the soldiers

After World War 1, the holiday came to be more about remembering soldiers of all American wars. Traditional celebrations are to put American flags and flowers on soldier’s graves.

I believe it is important to never forget that there are veteran’s out there. These are people that in their time put their life in danger to protect freedom. It is also imperative to remember we are still at war. There are soldiers currently in two different theaters of conflict, which put their life on the line daily. Today is a day to remember soldiers of the past and present.