Tuesday, May 31, 2011

6/1 Outdoor Wednesday # 125

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I am going to share a few photos from around town on Memorial Day…..  we need to teach our children and grandchildren that it isn’t a day for shopping or picnicking…. the day should be about the warriors that lost their lives and gave the ultimate sacrifice.

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  1. Leckeres für Mensch und KatzeMay 31, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Thanks for hosting this meme. LG Tina

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  2. AnnMay 31, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    We always take the grands to my MIL's grave and they usually make an arrangement out of flowers from my craft room. They really like going.
    Ann

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  3. Honey at 2805May 31, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Love Memorial Day post. I thought of using mine, but didn't. Can we have two entries?

    Many thanks for always being the gracious hostess!

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  4. Diana LaMarreMay 31, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Hi Susan,
    I agree with you completely about teaching the real reason for the holiday. I can't tell you how often I thought about all of the people having cookouts yesterday and not even thinking about those you gave their lives so we could be free. Great post!

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  5. Ann@A Sentimental LifeMay 31, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Amen, I second exactly what you have said!

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  6. The French HutchMay 31, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    hi Susan, Thank you for such posting your Memorial Day tribute to our service men and women, past and present. On a personal note it brings memories of my Daddy and my husbands Dad, both served in WW11.
    Thanks as always for hosting.

    ~Emily
    Th French Hutch

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  7. AtticmagMay 31, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Nice Memorial Day post. It always makes me so sad. Thanks for hosting! Jane

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  8. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)May 31, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Great Pics, they really capture the spirit of the day!
    Cindy

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  9. JaneMay 31, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Good post! It is crucial that we teach the younger (and even our) generation the importance of Memorial Day.

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  10. SarahMay 31, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Susan, thank you for sharing these images. I agree, we need to focus on the meaning of this holiday so each new generation learns to appreciate the sacrifice that was made to insure the freedoms we enjoy. ~ Sarah

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  11. Pat Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 31, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Hi Susan
    Your town's tribute is beautiful!My post honors the sacrifice of the Civil War Veterans buried in a local historic cemetery...both Union and Confederate.
    Hugs, Pat

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  12. MichelleMay 31, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    It's true the holiday isn't just for cookouts but to remember..

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  13. AndreaMay 31, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Thank you Susan for hosting the Outdoor Wednesday, but due to our time difference, when i open it in the morning i am already always at the tail end of the list, hahaha! It's good you post this type of awareness posts and photos, or else the young generation will be reminded of the sacrifices of their ancestors.

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  14. LaMay 31, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I never tire of seeing streets draped in red, white, and blue.

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  15. IndraniMay 31, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Great tribute!

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  16. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USAJune 1, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Those picnics with family and friends might just have been the last thoughts of those who died.

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  17. NatureFootstepJune 1, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    I livi in Sweden but I can appreciate this anyway. :)

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  18. The Little Red ShopJune 1, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Absolutely! Thank you for hosting!

    : )

    Julie M.

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  19. LeslieJune 1, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    What a wonderful tribute on Memorial Day!

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  20. LadyD PianoJune 1, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Great photos... Let Freedom Ring!

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  21. La Vie QuotidienneJune 1, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    What a great Memorial Day post. Very nice tribute. Thank you for hosting.(-:

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  22. Marina CapanoJune 1, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    What a wonderful tribute on Memorial Day!
    xoxo

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  23. Judy@cutest-little-things.blogspot.comJune 1, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Love the Memorial Day tribute. We always attend our Memorial Day ceremonies and parades. I want our 4-yr. old son to understand the significance and sacrifice - and not think of it as, "just a day off."

    Judy@cutest-little-things

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  24. Curtains in my TreeJune 1, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I feel this was a very special Memorial Day

    Lots of familes had a very sad day I know my youngest sister did

    I went to put flowers on our Mother grave

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  25. ShannonJune 1, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Great pictures and reminder of why we celebrate Memorial Day!

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  26. Lady FarmerJune 1, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    We can't thank them enough! Thank you for your tribute!

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  27. MarianneJune 1, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Thank you for posting such a lovely Memorial Day post. We need to remember the real reason we celebrate the holiday. This is my first time here....thanks so much for hosting.
    Marianne :)

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  28. UnknownJune 1, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    I am touched by your town's Memorial Salute! Wonderful! We have a nice one as well. Happy Outdoor Wednesday ! Sunny109

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  29. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageJune 1, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    How right you are, Susan! It's sad to see how little patriotism and gratitude is displayed today.

    Thanks for hosting!

    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  30. MildredJune 2, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Very nice post and great tribute!
    Thanks for sharing;o)
    Happy day!

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