Yes I plan to enjoy the weekend but
PLEASE, Amid all the cookouts, parties and such. Please remember what Memorial Day is for.

I defy anyone to watch this video with dry eyes....

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead" (Source: Duke University's Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920). While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it's difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day. It is more likely that it had many separate beginnings; each of those towns and every planned or spontaneous gathering of people to honor the war dead in the 1860's tapped into the general human need to honor our dead, each contributed honorably to the growing movement that culminated in Gen Logan giving his official proclamation in 1868. It is not important who was the very first, what is important is that Memorial Day was established. Memorial Day is not about division. It is about reconciliation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all.

To say 'Thanks ~ One and All' ~ Never Forget.

Happy Memorial Day!

Going to take the motorhome up into the North Cascades to set up a basecamp and spend three days running around the mountains with friends.

I'm headed to Pennsylvania to spend the holiday with Rex!

Very true, Rex! You're a good brother! Spending quiet time with the family, and being thankful that we're free. Maybe we should all tie yellow ribbons to our scoots this weekend??? I run with one all the time, but who's with me???

I'm hoping to drag my love to some horses for trailriding. I told him I learned to like riding the motorcycle for HIM, the least he can do is ride a horse once lol. I guess in perspective, horseback riding is fun for me because I love horses and am experienced in riding. Last time he rode a horse, it kicked him.

 I believe that I'll head over to the War Memorial that's close to here and give them at least a moment.........

I enjoyed horses many years ago. If I could ($$$) I would have them. Almost as cool as dogs. BTW the last time I rode the damn nag bit me.

Like I said "I plan to enjoy the weekend."

They're having rolling thunder in DC that weekend but, I'll be avoiding that "mess"!

Rex my Brother....Thank you so much for posting that video!!
Got I love this Country and the Men and Women of our Military who make this the strongest and best place in the world to live.
Dragon

Was posted here http://michellemalkin.com/2010/05/30/rolling-thunder-2010/