At least that's what my Mother in Law calls it. Memorial Day for all the up-to-date people.
When my son was in scouts we put the flags out at Jefferson Barracks Nation Cemetary. It didn't take too long as there was a mob of people there.
My parents and a few freinds are buried at Jeff Barracks.
Happy Memorial Day.
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ReplyDeleteSue - Thanks
ReplyDeleteDeb - Or learn a little at least.
Wishing you the best, Mike. Thanks for sharing this background story
ReplyDeleteThe photos of the graves and flags is always a good reminder of what the day is about.
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ReplyDeleteKathy - So true.
We're not big on flags and decorations downunder, we're more a remember them then light up the barbie and open the beers type of people.
ReplyDeleteRiver - This is a BBQ and beer day for us also.
ReplyDeleteIt's sad to say, but I no longer fly a full-sized flag on Memorial Day and other holidays - just a small one designed to be waved by hand at parades. Nowadays, flying giant flags is a sign of ostentatious, but empty patriotism, and that's sad.
ReplyDeleteBill - I'm right there with you. I had a small flag out on a little hill in the front yard. My own Iwo Jima.
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