Printable Karens Korner #4670

Today is Memorial Day! A day to remember.

Unlike Veterans Day which a time to remember all veterans, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service to the United States of America.

Originally called Decoration Day, the celebration began shortly after the Civil War with the 'strewing of flowers, sometimes decorating graves of those with died in the conflict. Taken from computer research, "On the first Decoration Day, 5,000 participants decorated the graves of 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried at Arlington Cemetery."

The day was set by Congress with the National Holiday Act in 1971, saying to observe the last Monday of May each year.

Along with remembering those who have died in military service, many remember their loved ones today by visiting and decorating the graves of their loved ones.

Great day to remember. Good day to reflect.

Thank You, God, for caring for all of us always.
Thank You, for Your plans for all of us...
yesterday, today, and forever!
Bless all families who have experienced
the loss of a family member fighting to
defend and protect our freedoms.
Thank You, Jesus.
AMEN/