What Happened to the True Meaning of Memorial Day?
What can be done to help restore the special dignity that this day is
entitled to? Here are some simple things that ordinary citizens can
do to honor the fallen heroes on this special day:
Visit the Evergreen Cemetery
Take a few minutes and go to the local cemetery on Memorial Day. Many cemeteries put up small American flags on the graves of the deceased veterans. Such a sight is a powerful reminder of the ultimate sacrifice that these men and women made for their country.
Take Part in a Memorial Day Parade
Once a mainstay of cities and small towns alike, the traditional Memorial Day Parade
is slowly fading into oblivion because of fiscal constraints and other entertainment options that are available over the long holiday weekend. Showing support by attending this event will not only honor the military veterans who are participating in the parade but may also encourage public officials and civic organizations to continue their sponsorship of this important piece of Americana.
Give a Lasting Tribute Gift
On this coming Memorial Day, consider giving a dignified memorial gift to the family of the fallen hero. Those who must now live without the one they loved will greatly
appreciate garden stones, benches, memorial windchimes, or frames engraved with the deceased’s name.
Perhaps the easiest way that we can show our appreciation for our fallen brothers and sisters is by participating in the National Moment of Remembrance. At 3:00 p.m. on Memorial Day, all Americans are requested to pause from what they are doing to reflect on and appreciate the men and women of the armed forces who died defending our freedoms. All Americans can genuinely appreciate the true meaning of Memorial Day in these brief moments of collective remembrance.
Keepsakes in honor of our military heroes can be found at Heart-to-Heart Sympathy
Honor the memory of a loved one with a memorial gift.