[Rotary] Memorial Day in the park

[John Porter]

I agree with what everyone said more eloquent than I could.   John

On Sat, May 23, 2020 at 9:41 AM John Cottle via Rotary <rotary at lists.mcn.org>
wrote:

> 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
>> >
>> >
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