But now they lie low,
While over them the swallows skim,
And all is hushed at Shiloh.
And all is hushed at Shiloh.
— Herman Melville, from his moving civil war poem, Shiloh: A Requiem (April, 1862)
Notes: Originally, Memorial Day honored the horrific casualties of the U.S. Civil War, which outnumbered all other US wars combined until Vietnam. Americans honor our country and our fallen with parades, speeches, flags in the cemeteries. Does your country have a Memorial Day to honor those who fell in war?
The photo are from when the cherry blossoms fell.
Have a magical Monday.
Warmly, Brenda
18 thoughts on “Happy Memorial Day”
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Friendly Fairy Tales 
A lovely tribute to our military heroes, Brenda~~
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Thank you! I appreciate their service.
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Glorious sentiment! I send my love and appreciation to their honor.
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Thanks, Resa. No Memorial Day in Canada?
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We had Victoria Day last weekend, but it is more of a celebration of Queen Victoria’s birthday. On July 1, Canada Day, (like your July 4) there is Memorial Day as well, in 2 of the provinces.
Other provinces have their own memorial days. November 11, Remembrance Day, is our big national Memorial to the troops.
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I thought it was called Remembrance Day. I like that name.
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I like it, too, and I love that we wear Poppies and recite In Flanders Fields and hear the bagpipes at the parades and ceremonies.
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Very moving.
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so sad and beautiful, brenda –
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Thanks for reading, Beth. Sorry to bum you out. 🙂
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no worries, i’m not bummed at all, love poetry that is sad, and it was perfect for the day –
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Very moving and most appropriate Brenda.
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Thanks, Cindy! I thought it wasn’t a day for politics. A day for unity, that’s what we need.
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Thanks for sharing, Brenda. Sometimes a photo perfectly illustrates the thought.
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I was glad to find one that worked. Thanks for noticing. XOXO
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Enjoy your weekend!
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Thank you! Going to make pancakes now.
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Enjoy!!!
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