Young asked members of the audience to remember those who have lost their lives serving in the military or after returning home, as well as living veterans, those who are still enlisted and those who are serving overseas.
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On a day to remember not only Ahlberg and those 216 other names, but the names of all those who have served this country. Strickland says there is plenty that people can do for our veterans to honor their sacrifice and salute their service. Most recently is the War on ISIL beginning in 2014.
“These people died for us”, said Ryan, of Boiling Springs. Edwards said more will be buried there this week.
While Veterans Day, observed November 11, is to honor all veterans, Memorial Day honors the more than 1.2 million Americans believed to have been killed in US wars and conflicts from the Revolutionary War through current conflicts in the Middle East. Americans, in what gradually became known as Memorial Day, commemorated all native soldiers who had fought and died in battle.
After honoring fallen servicemen on Memorial Day this morning, local veterans and their families came together for a community barbeque.
Stone and King both spoke on the sacrifice of America’s armed forces members, as well as the responsibility of today’s Americans to honor those sacrifices by holding tight to the values they died for. We should be glad that we live in a state that has taken steps to help our veterans and has given them expanded educational and professional opportunities to succeed in civilian life.
As the beneficiaries of their legacy, we must ensure that the achievements and sacrifices of those who served are never forgotten, which is why we gather to remember.
“Memorial Day is not just another day to go fishing and have an outdoor bbq”.
A single American flag is placed next to every headstone in the 25 developed acres of the cemetery.
The Claremore Veterans Center (CVC) will hold a Memorial Day Service at 10 a.m.in their auditorium, located at 3001 W. Blue Starr Dr.
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It’s Memorial Day across the United States.
