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Moment Of Remembrance
In 1996, a humanitarian organization based in Washington, D.C., known as 'No Greater Love' conducted a survey on children and asked them why do they think there is a holiday on Memorial Day. It was agonizing to hear their remarks that were all associated with barbecues and extended weekend parties and celebration, while they hadn't the vaguest idea about the sacrifices of the soldiers in whose honor it is celebrated. One of the children was even quoted as saying that this was the day when swimming pools open!
Thus, the organization came up with the idea of 'National Moment of Remembrance' to remind and especially, let the future generations know about the real meaning of the holiday. The idea clicked with the President and Congress and since 1997, it became a standard American tradition. National Moment of Remembrance requires everybody to keep silent for a minute, exactly at 3.00 pm (local time) when 'Taps' is played and reflect on the glory of those who have shed blood for us. The federal government hopes to raise public awareness about the heroes and their valor by introducing this moment. http://www.thememorialdaytribute.com/moment-of-rememberance.html
In 1996, a humanitarian organization based in Washington, D.C., known as 'No Greater Love' conducted a survey on children and asked them why do they think there is a holiday on Memorial Day. It was agonizing to hear their remarks that were all associated with barbecues and extended weekend parties and celebration, while they hadn't the vaguest idea about the sacrifices of the soldiers in whose honor it is celebrated. One of the children was even quoted as saying that this was the day when swimming pools open!
Thus, the organization came up with the idea of 'National Moment of Remembrance' to remind and especially, let the future generations know about the real meaning of the holiday. The idea clicked with the President and Congress and since 1997, it became a standard American tradition. National Moment of Remembrance requires everybody to keep silent for a minute, exactly at 3.00 pm (local time) when 'Taps' is played and reflect on the glory of those who have shed blood for us. The federal government hopes to raise public awareness about the heroes and their valor by introducing this moment. http://www.thememorialdaytribute.com/moment-of-rememberance.html
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Thanks for sharing the video SGT John " Mac " McConnell. As far as remarks at barbeques, etc., I enlisted in 1974 to serve my nation as a soldier. In those days, people in uniform could be publicly insulted and sometimes spit on. I never really expected the bulk of the nation to honor my service whether I was alive or killed on duty. We serve for much higher purposes than being recognized at barbecues and extended weekend parties and celebration.
Take this news with a grain of salt similar to serving to protect those who do not share your values. In my case that was the bulk of my family.
Take this news with a grain of salt similar to serving to protect those who do not share your values. In my case that was the bulk of my family.
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SGT John " Mac " McConnell
Freedom is never free. It is a High price to pay for our way of life. Thanks LTC Stephen F.
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I absolutely will remember to take a moment of silence at 3 pm and reflect! Thank you SGT John " Mac " McConnell
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SGT John " Mac " McConnell
My family as well Will have a moment of silence. Lest We forget ! Thanks for sharing TSgt Joe C.
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