Posted on 05/22/2014 5:59:01 PM PDT by beachn4fun
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, was begun as a way to honor the fallen soldiers of the Civil War. It was first mentioned in 1865 in Waterloo, New York, that there should be a day devoted to honoring the dead of the Civil War.
In 1866 the idea was adopted and the townspeople began making and placing crosses and bouquets for each Civil War veteran's grave. May 5, 1866 found flags flown at half mast and a procession was led from cemetary to cemetary with speeches and words from clergymen. These ceremonies were again repeated on May 5, 1867.
On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic (an organization of former soldiers and sailors) declared in General Order No.11 that:
"The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit."
Good evening/morning, ML...((HUGS))
How did Terrific Thursday go? The foot/ankle still getting better?
Fantastic picture, henkster....good post.
Great for Sunday Chapel, too.
Pretty sad that the govt is trying to deny our troops the ability to worship.
Thanks, unique.
Mac.....#50!!
Suffering a heat wave and no rain since the snow left.
Maybe rain next week. Very dry and dusty, and a wind shift last night brought smoke from fires to the south. Still waiting for the suggested wind shift again to blow out the smoke.
I forgot about Indy on Sunday.
Have a great weekend!
Good evening, Connie, and thank you for the tributes to our troops. *HUGS*
Hope your new system is going well for you. Any candidates for your new assistant?
Our new boss seems to be working out pretty well.
I’m hoping they let us go early. More than a few are already gone, and more will be gone early.
Good morning, Luv...what state are you visiting?
Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.
Thanks, unique, for the pastries.
Coffee is always on........
How about a cupcake?
Cookies?
Pancakes?
Treats?
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((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?
((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How’s it going?
Good morning Mayor ()HUGS))
Thanks for the GOOD WORD
Whatz your plan for the weekend?
Where you hangin’ out?
Good morning mountainlion ((HUGS))
Cool, you help with the decorating? Do you plant flags?
Good morning and good night, Ma ((HUGS))
Waking up to a beautiful morning. Got to sleep in, but hubby and Daisy dog make a lot of noise when they’re up. LOL
Have to run out early this morning for an 8 a.m. blood works, so my coffee has not sweetner...YUCK...but I have to have it. LOL
Then it’s home to shampoo carpet. Fun huh? LOL
Have a wonderful weekend. Get plenty of R&R too.
Good morning ((HUGS))
I hate shopping too. Well, don’t mind so much if I’m lucky enough to, go in, find it immediately and can leave with minutes. LOL
A bummer to have to look long and hard for the right dress which you may never where again. Where’s the wedding?
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