Show In 1995, a group of Vietnam Veterans along with the cooperation of the City of Roswell, raised money to construct a Memorial. The “Roswell “Remembers” Memorial Day Ceremony was established in 1998 after the completion of the “Faces of War” Memorial. The desire was to create an annual non-political, non-commercial ceremony incorporating the Holiday, Families, and Community into one “great day of remembrance” honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today. A joint effort between Roswell Rotary Club and the City of Roswell, this year the 23rd annual event will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 30th at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street. This is the largest Memorial Day Ceremony of its kind in the Southeast and attracts visitors throughout Georgia and the Southeast. The grounds open at 10:00 a.m. with displays for the public. Pre -ceremony music provided by Roswell New Horizons Band begins at 10:15 a.m. The program will include a military ceremony, presentation of colors, the national anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, POW/MIA tribute and the laying of the wreath. New this year is Roswell Garden Club’s dedication of the Blue Star&Gold Star Families Memorial Markers. The Blue Star Marker is a tribute to all those who have served, are serving and will serve in the United States Armed Services. The Gold Star Families Marker is a tribute to those who have lost a loved one in service to the United States. Blue Star & Gold Star markers are a program of the National Garden Club. Past DG Al Lipphardt VFW Gold Legacy Member and a member of the Rotary Club of Stone Mountain is the Blue Star Speaker. Massee McKinley will provide special music followed by a 21-gun salute and taps by Jon Andersen. At the conclusion of the program, lunch may be purchased through food trucks on the grounds. This is a great opportunity for all Rotarians to serve those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today. Roswell Rotary hopes to see you there.
Posted: May 30, 2022 / 12:47 PM CDT Updated: May 30, 2022 / 01:44 PM CDT by: Keith Horinek Posted: May 30, 2022 / 12:47 PM CDT Updated: May 30, 2022 / 01:44 PM CDT TOPEKA (KSNT) – Memorial Day ceremonies were held at the
Memorial Park Cemetery Monday morning in the Serve & Protect Garden at the northwest corner of the grounds. Mount Hope Cemetery also held a ceremony in honor of Memorial Day in their Chapel, 4700 SW 17th St. Ren Newcomer of Newcomer Funeral Service Group was emcee for both events. Michelle Lehew Sweeney of the Kansas Air National Guard placed the Wreath, The Capital City Chorus sang the Star Spangled Banner and the Armed Forces Medley and Jay Stevenson played Taps. Kansas
Governor Laura Kelly was guest speaker at both ceremonies. Trending StoriesMemorial Day videos Also, archivist Rod Ross brings meaning to the intention of the founder of Memorial Day, John A. Logan, whose 1868 proclamation led to today’s holiday. - Memorial Day: Why It Matters Facts about Memorial Day In 2000, only 28% of Americans understood the true meaning of Memorial Day (www.ngl.org). It is important that we do not forget the sacrifices of our military service members. We must pause to honor, reflect and remember the precious lives lost while fighting in war. The facts and information that follows is Operation We Are Here's efforts to re-educate and reinform Americans regarding the importance of Memorial Day and provide meaningful ways to honor the fallen. What is Memorial Day about? Here are some quick facts...
Memorial Day quotes Meaningful Memorial Day quotes "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." -- Nathan Hale, American patriot “The beginning of the end of war lies in remembrance.” - Herman Wouk "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." - General George S. Patton "That we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain; that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom; and that government, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." -- Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address, 1863 "The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land...." -- General John A. Logan "Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time
testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic." -- General Logan, 1868 "Let us in this solemn presence renew our pledges to aid and assist those whom they have left among us a sacred charge upon a nation's gratitude, the soldier's and sailor's widow and orphan." -- General Logan, 1868 "This Memorial Day, on which we decorate their graves with the tokens of love and affection, is no idle ceremony with us, to pass away an hour; but it brings back to our minds in all their vividness the fearful conflicts of that terrible war in which they fell as victims.... Let us, then, all unite in the solemn feelings of the hour, and tender with our flowers the warmest sympathies of our souls! Let us revive our patriotism and love of country by this act, and strengthen our
loyalty by the example of the noble dead around us...." -- General Logan, May 30, 1870 "All of us hope and pray that the time will come when we no longer need to dedicate memorials to men who died in battle--that we will dedicate memorials to those who live in peace--to all nations and all men." -- Senator Frank G. Moss, USS Utah Memorial ground
breaking, December 7, 1971 "The United States and the freedom for which it stands, the freedom for which they died, must endure and prosper. Their lives remind us that freedom is not bought cheaply. It has a cost; it imposes a burden." -- Ronald Reagan, Memorial Day speech, 1982 "To preserve the peace, we must never forget the sacrifices that have
paved the way to peace." -- Bill Clinton, Memorial Day Address, 2000 "Changing the date merely to create three-day weekends has undermined the very meaning of the day. No doubt, this has contributed greatly to the general public's nonchalant observance of Memorial Day." -- VFW Memorial Day address, 2002 "They defended our nation, they liberated the
oppressed, they served the cause of peace. And all Americans who have known the loss and sadness of war, whether recently or long ago, can know this: The person they love and miss is honored and remembered by the United States of America." -- George W. Bush, Memorial Day Address, 2004 Observing Memorial
Day Here are some suggestions, opportunities, and other insights...
Websites Arlington Cemetery This website details the nation's historic military burial ground in Arlington, Virginia. Freedom Rock Tour Annual "Thank You" to our nations veterans painted during the month of May for Memorial Day. Artist Ray Sorensen also known as Bubba started this annual tribute in
1999. General John A. Logan Museum Major General John A. Logan was a Civil War veteran who founded Memorial Day in 1868. Memorial Day History A
resourceful website which details the history of Memorial Day. The site also includes poetry, speeches, photos, links and tips on how to observe Memorial Day. Visit this LINK to read the orders of General Logan in the observance of Memorial Day. National Memorial Day Concert Live on PBS on Sunday, May 29, 2022, from 8:00-9:30 pm ET (check local listings). On the eve
of Memorial Day, a star-studded lineup will grace the stage for one of PBS' highest-rated programs. This multi-award-winning television event has become an American tradition, honoring the military service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our
country. National Memorial Day Parade The National Memorial Day Parade returns LIVE in 2022! For the first time since 2019, the parade returns to Constitution Avenue in Washington,
DC, in the nation’s largest Memorial Day salute to the men and women who have sacrificed for our country. Attend the parade live, in person, or watch on television around the country and around the world, as the story of American sacrifice is shared from Washington, DC and beyond. Then, stay tuned for our very special Independence Day television companion: Our Sacred Honor: An American Salute. Airing on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox
and CW stations nationwide, the National Memorial Day Parade and Our Sacred Honor commemorate the shared values of service and sacrifice that have brought us together throughout our history. Join us in Washington, DC this Memorial Day afternoon at 1:00 PM for a very special pre-parade program, including a special performance from Eli Young Band at the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th St., NW. Then, stay for the 2022
National Memorial Day Parade kicking off at 2:00 PM sharp! The History Channel This website includes, videos, speeches, photos and interactives. US Federal Holidays - Memorial Day Describes the history of Memorial Day and lists common activities that occur on Memorial Day. VA - Memorial Day The Department of Veterans Affairs' Memorial Day resources. Waterloo Memorial Day Museum Waterloo, New York, is the only federally recognized birthplace of Memorial Day. When is Memorial Day in 2023?Memorial Day 2023 Memorial Day for the year 2023 is celebrated/ observed on Monday, May 29th. Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed every year on the last Monday in May. It honors those who died serving in the United States military.
What is the day of Hope?What is the Day of Hope? Day of Hope is celebrated on the first Wednesday in April and focuses on child abuse prevention. Everyone needs a little hope every now and then so take this month as an opportunity to bring hope to someone and send a little sunshine their way.
What is the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2022?One Day is the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2022. You didn’t think about yesterday, and tomorrow may not happen, it was only today that you had to cope with and you got through it as best you could. The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2022 is One Day. There are many ways to interpret the theme, some of which are outlined here.
What is hopehope?Hope is a feeling that can be found in every culture. Every language has a word for hope. Every religion has fostered the power of hope. Hope has been depicted in ancient art and in great literature across millennia.
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