Hundreds of people were at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spanish Fort to reflect and pray for all the fearless men and women who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice. “I think it’s very awesome and I have a few people who served in my family, so Memorial Day is very special to us”, McGee said.
Advertisement
“If we care enough about this country to continue fighting the fight that they started, then enough people are gonna be involved in doing the things that matter, that make everything that they fought for worth it”, said Jason Corral, guest speaker and Air Force veteran.
During Monday’s event, legion members will read the names of Orange County residents who have given their lives defending the country and wreaths will be laid in their honor.
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A pair of Marines on leave from their base in California’s high desert answered the Memorial Day call on Monday, bringing dozens of American flags to try to dress up a vandalized Vietnam War memorial until it can be repaired.
Starting the Wednesday before the holiday weekend the grounds crew goes to work honoring those who have served their country.
Rev. Eldon Pals also led a pair of prayers during the ceremony – one at the beginning and another near the end of the service. “How do we as a society honor these fallen heroes when we can’t see past our own greed?”
So, between today’s barbecues and other outings, take a moment to remember that more than 650,000 Americans have died in battle since the Revolutionary War, including those who have died in Iraq, Afghanistan and other areas of conflict.
First observed 150 years ago following the Civil War, this day has come to recognize all those great patriots who died in action in all armed conflicts.
“It’s like putting graffiti on the wall in Washington”, he said of the national Vietnam War Memorial. He, along with others say why it’s so important to celebrate Memorial Day.
Tosha Gaines of Birmingham visited her father Sgt. William Henry Gaines, who served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. He served in the Korean War for one year.
Advertisement
How fortunate we are to live in a community that not only remembers its fallen warriors but strives to honor its living warriors as well.
