May 28, 2010
We Salute Those Who Honor Others
Contrary to popular belief, Memorial Day is not about cook-outs, retail sales or a day off work. Unfortunately, many Americans have forgotten the original intent of the annual observation, which is to honor those men and women who have fallen in the line of duty on behalf of this country. Fortunately, there are those who continue the tradition of remembrance like the 1,200 soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry who place small American flags at each of the more than 260,000 gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery. They then patrol 24 hours a day during the weekend to ensure that each flag remains standing. In St. Louis, the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts place flags on the 150,000 graves at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. More recently, the Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts began a tradition of putting a candle at each of approximately 15,300 grave sites of soldiers buried at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. To those who continue to honor Memorial Day, three virtual Cups of Joe for carrying on a meaningful observation. May we all learn from you.
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