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🇺🇸 Honoring Our Fallen Heroes This Memorial Day 🇺🇲 Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a solemn day to remember the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our country. More Than a Summer Kickoff! While Memorial Day often marks the unofficial start of summer, with barbecues and backyard get-togethers, it's important to remember the true meaning of the holiday. It's a day to honor the sacrifices made by those who fought for our freedom. 🇺🇲 Ways to Observe Memorial Day - Visit a cemetery or memorial: Pay your respects to fallen soldiers by placing flags on their graves or attending a local ceremony. - Volunteer your time: Many organizations hold events to honor veterans on Memorial Day. Consider volunteering at a veteran's home or participating in a fundraising event. - Learn about the history of Memorial Day: Reflect on the origins of the holiday and the sacrifices made throughout American history. - Moment of silence: At 3:00 pm local time on Memorial Day, a National Moment of Remembrance is held. Pause for a moment of silence wherever you are to honor those who died serving our country. #MemorialDay #HonorTheFallen #NeverForget 🇺🇸 By remembering and honoring our fallen heroes, we can ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.

I've written a piece about different memorializing approaches taken in marking the 32nd year since the Siege of Sarajevo started for the 24th issue of Balkan Perspectives magazine, magazine which focuses on dealing with the past in the Western Balkan region. In my article, among other important conclusions I underline that: "Mixing civilian and military war victims and symbolically equating them in this year’s commemoration completely negates the message about the senselessness of war, which should be the necessary subtext of any memorialization aimed at creating a culture of memory oriented towards a future in peace. It is impossible to simultaneously honor innocent civilians who were killed by military action against their will or choice and those who carried weapons and participated in military actions – even if it was 'in defense' or 'in our name'!" I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts and reflections on the article, but also on this topic in general. The article is also available in Bosnian, Albanian and Macedonian laguage on the website.

Read the first in a series by the The Kyiv Independent on how #Ukraine is memorializing its brave soldiers. A powerful reflection on sacrifice, memory, and resilience: https://lnkd.in/d-XMM2zN

SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING Sign up for the Salvation Army bell ringing on behalf of our church at any location in the area and at a time convenient for you and your family! Here's what you do: 1. Go to https://lnkd.in/eEwgATq. 2. Make sure you set up your own account. If you have done this in the past, you should already have an account to work with. 3. Click on, "I'm Ringing with a Group." 4. Click on, "Find a Group" and type in our church name. Click on any of the options that show up in the dropdown. 5. Follow the steps for picking the location you'd like to do and the date and time. Regardless of where and when you do the bell ringing, it will be recorded as the time given by our church! #salvationarmy #bellringing

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes this Memorial Day! 🙏 As we gather with family and friends to kick off the summer season, let’s take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🌟🇺🇸 🌺 Join The Angelia Dodson Team in paying tribute to our fallen heroes. Here are a few ways you can commemorate Memorial Day: 1. Visit a Memorial Site: Take a trip to a local cemetery or memorial park. Reflect on the sacrifices made by our servicemembers while surrounded by the beauty of nature. 2. Fly the Flag: Raise the American flag outside your home or business. Let it wave proudly in honor of those who served. 3. Attend a Memorial Service: Many communities host Memorial Day ceremonies. Attend one to show your support and gratitude. 4. Share Their Stories: Share stories of fallen soldiers with your friends and family. Keep their memory alive by passing down their legacies. 5. Moment of Silence: At 3:00 PM local time, observe a moment of silence to remember those who gave their lives. Remember, freedom isn’t free—it comes at a great cost. Let’s express our gratitude and never forget the sacrifices made by our heroes. 🙌🕊️ #MemorialDay #HonorOurHeroes #NeverForget #TheAngeliaDodsonTeam

🇺🇸 Honoring the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. This Memorial Day, we remember and thank you. Handcrafted Marketing Solutions 941.999.0105 handcraftedmarketing.org #MemorialDay #localSEO #websitedesign #socialmediamarketing #storybranding #marketingstrategy #marketingconsulting

Memorial Day was first designated as Decoration Day in 1868 to honour the fallen soldiers of the Civil War on BOTH sides - Union AND Confederate. It wasn’t made an official holiday though until 1971. Now we acknowledge this special day in the US solely to commemorate those soldiers who have fallen in service to the country in any conflict around the world. Did you know there are certain things you are not supposed to do on Memorial Day? The first and perhaps most important thing is NOT to wish anyone a Happy Memorial Day. It’s not a happy day or a happy holiday. It’s a special day where we recognize the ultimate sacrifice of someone in service to the country. Secondly, you don’t thank a working military person for their service. Again, this day is for fallen soldiers. But you can find ways to recognize the day and remember its true meaning. 🎇Go to a parade if your town has one. 🏛️Visit the Capitol (in person or virtually at Capital.gov). 🎗️Do something for the Armed Services like send care packages or donate to a cause that is important to the Armed Services. 🤫Take a moment of silence at 3pm local time - this is a national initiative. 👨🏻👩🏾👧🏼👦🏽And of course, have picnics or go to the beach with your family to celebrate the freedoms that the fallen have fought for. Whatever you do today, take a moment to remember the meaning of this very special day to honour and remember those who died serving the USA. Have a very special Memorial Day. #FourSquareMindfulness #MemorialDay #MemorialDay2024 #WeRemember #RememberTheFallen #remember #thankful #mindfulness #meditation #MindfulMeditation #gratitude #JustBreathe #LoveIsAVerb #LoveIsActivism #LoveLearningLiberation #DiversityIsOurStrength Photo by Wesley Tingey on Unsplash

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