~ What are the patriotic holidays of the Inited States and why is it important to celebrate them? ~ The public education system and media have failed us miserably in recent years, and our country’s lack of understanding about our American heritage is abysmal. We have lost sight of what our patriotic observances are all … Read more
~ A Memorial Day poem about the sacrifice of soldiers ~ 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends —John 15:13 New International Version Memorial Day is a solemn time to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the … Read more
~ A collection of poems about Memorial Day from various writers ~ Memorialized To the veteran, daughter, son We honor you for all you’ve done Throughout the land our flags we raise; A grateful nation gives you praise. From general to private class, Unsung heroes and honored brass Receive our broken, heart-felt gaze. A grateful … Read more
Memorial Day Weekend 2025 is here, so we have gathered some inspirational articles and poems for your long weekend reading! We will add more every day, so check back! Memorial Day 2025 Articles The History of Memorial Day: Sacrifice and Remembrance MEMORIAL DAY ORDER Headquarters Grand Army of the Republic, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1868. … Read more
~ A Poem Honoring Our Dead Soldiers for Memorial Day by a Veteran~ Today, a mother laid a lily on a young soldier’s grave,for his country, this young man gave it all, so gallant and so brave.This brave young soldier went off to war, now he no longer lives,for the love of God and country, … Read more
~ Editorial: My thoughts on Memorial Day Weekend ~ Happy Memorial Day Weekend! When Did Memorial Day Begin? Three years after the end of the Civil War, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization for Union veterans created Decoration Day. This day was set aside for the nation to decorate the graves of … Read more
~ A poem for Memorial Day ~ A poem in appreciation for our soldiers for Memorial Day America Indebted Freedoms and rights both old and new,Are blessings our nation has earned.The toll of the whole, paid by the fewAs enemy fronts we turned.The right to express a different opinion,Is to all fundamentally granted.Let’s embolden our … Read more
A touching Memorial Day tribute from former President Donald J. Trump during his first term “On this Memorial Day, we remember the fallen heroes who took their last breaths in defense of our Nation, our families, our citizens, and our sacred freedoms. The depth of their devotion, the steel of their resolve, and the purity … Read more
~ PRAYER FOR PEACE, MEMORIAL DAY, 2025 from Pres. Donald J. Trump ~ 2025 Memorial Day Proclamation Memorial Day is a sacred day of remembrance, reverence, and gratitude for the brave patriots who have laid down their lives in service to our great Nation. Throughout our history, brave men and women have been called to … Read more
~ A poem for Memorial Day & Veterans Day ~ My Father’s Legacy My father fought to keep this country free —A priceless legacy he left for me.He sacrificed his dreams, years of his lifeTo leave America in liberty.He suffered through the harsh and bitter strife —Okinawa tunnels awash in gore,Maggot-infested corpses, stench of death.He … Read more
