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Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead" (Source: Duke University's Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920). While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it's difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day. It is more likely that it had many separate beginnings; each of those towns and every planned or spontaneous gathering of people to honor the war dead in the 1860's tapped into the general human need to honor our dead, each contributed honorably to the growing movement that culminated in Gen Logan giving his official proclamation in 1868.
It is not important who was the very first, what is important is that Memorial Day was established. Memorial Day is not about division. It is about reconciliation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all.
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I just wanted to take a moment to say Thank You...Thank You to all the service people who have gave their all...Thank You to our current service people who fight for us everyday with their bravery and poise
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Thank you Brenden77; as a retired military vet who lost friends in Viet Nam and God be with me, I survived, everyday of my life is a Memorial Day. From the depths of my heart, I thank each and everyone of those that have served and continue to serve today. 
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« frankie69 » wrote:
Thank you Brenden77; as a retired military vet who lost friends in Viet Nam and God be with me, I survived, everyday of my life is a Memorial Day. From the depths of my heart, I thank each and everyone of those that have served and continue to serve today.
Your welcome frankie69, but the real THANKS goes to you and to all of the men and women serving our country!
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Thanks to all our troops out there and thank you to all that have served. Thank you to the future ones that will serve. God Bless each and everyone of them and their families. I love my freedom here in the USA, and I know that many have lost their love ones that have defended that freedom. I hope everyone take the time today to thank and pray for all of them. God Bless
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