[Rotary] Memorial Day in the park

[John Cottle]

I totally agree, and I will help place flags and banners in the park, just
let me know when.

I think Matt's question is rhetorical, and that he knows the official
meaning of Memorial Day is to honor all the men and women who died while
serving in the military.  It started after the US Civil War in 1868,
originally known as Decoration Day as families and friends decorated the
graves of the fallen.  It only became an official federal holiday in 1971
as the Vietnam War was winding down.

What we can do is show our ongoing support for all of those who are today
serving in our military, potentially putting themselves in harm's way to
protect the rest of us.  Placing flags and a banner are a fine idea.  Along
with that let's all pause to reflect with gratitude on their sacrifices,
and realize that even with all of our daily concerns and worries we live
with more security of the vital things in life, those being food, clothing,
and shelter, than nearly all human beings in history.

"Never was so much owed by so many to so few."   Winston Churchill

On Sat, May 23, 2020 at 7:00 AM J G Hopper via Rotary <rotary at lists.mcn.org>
wrote:

> 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
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 22, 2020, at 6:50 PM, matthew ohalloran via Rotary <
> rotary at lists.mcn.org> wrote:
> >
> > Question ....memorial day.....what is the meaning and what’s can we do ?
> >
> > We could celebrate those who gave the ultimate gift ,Their lives   , for
> freedom !
> >
> > Why not dig deep and think of how we can celebrate the selfless act  ,
> of fighting for freedom .
> >
> > 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 .
> >
> > They are gone now  , and we enjoy the benefits  , good roads and freedom
> of the press and expression and democracy.
> >
> > 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 🎁 .”
> >
> > Our  Mothers and fathers and  grand mothers and grandfathers and those
> who went before them ......
> >
> > They showed us the way and set a example . We are the lucky ones !
> >
> > Let us give thanks !
> >
> > Matt
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Rotary mailing list
> > Rotary at lists.mcn.org
> > http://lists.mcn.org/mailman/listinfo/rotary
>
> _______________________________________________
> Rotary mailing list
> Rotary at lists.mcn.org
> http://lists.mcn.org/mailman/listinfo/rotary
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://lists.mcn.org/pipermail/rotary/attachments/20200523/d5facc03/attachment.html