[Rotary] Memorial Day in the park

[J G Hopper]

Great idea Matt. Well said. I can supply all flags you want. I have a guy at work that has a blank banner 2x4. And he makes signs on side   Go to store and see Bob  he works only today. I’ll call and give him a heads up 

G

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> On May 22, 2020, at 6:50 PM, matthew ohalloran via Rotary <rotary at lists.mcn.org> wrote:
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> Question ....memorial day.....what is the meaning and what’s can we do ?
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> We could celebrate those who gave the ultimate gift ,Their lives   , for freedom !
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> Why not dig deep and think of how we can celebrate the selfless act  , of fighting for freedom .
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> We live in America ... we are the Lucky ones ....we speak English and not another language .. only  because folks ,  got up  off the couch ,  and fought against terror and selfishness .
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> They are gone now  , and we enjoy the benefits  , good roads and freedom of the press and expression and democracy.
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> We are the lucky ones ...please remember this ! .......How about a few flags in the park and maybe a think you sign  , to remind us of our great fortune ,  which is to follow behind those brave souls , who said “ no more “, “  we can stop this “ in it’s tracks “  , they said ......we will stand up and be counted and do the right thing ! Even if it means  “, we give the ultimate gift 🎁 .”
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> Our  Mothers and fathers and  grand mothers and grandfathers and those  who went before them ......
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> They showed us the way and set a example . We are the lucky ones !
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> Let us give thanks !
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> Matt
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