The first observance of Memorial Day was on May 30, 1868.
The holiday was then known as Decoration Day and was created to honor the Union soldiers who had died in the American Civil War
The Civil War was the deadliest of all American wars.
The most-accepted estimate was about 620,000 dead. A specific figure of 618,222 is often cited, with 360,222 Union deaths and 258,000 Confederate deaths. Info History.com
Each year we remember those fallen in service to our country.
the total number Military since 1775 that have died in service to our country is almost 3 million.
if you like details I got the number from the hard work done by Wikipedia
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| Remember the Fallen and pray for those still in harm's way |
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17 comments:
we will remember with you today... and we say thank you to all who helped to keep freedom for us...
Hari OM
with honour... YAM xx
A day to remember and honor!
Take care, enjoy your day!
Australia honours its own (plus those from New Zealand) on ANZAC Day in April…..and also takes part in the worldwide November Remembrance Day services. Sadly many decry these as days of glorifying war not honouring those who gave their lives for a cause
Beautiful american flag! Freedom has a price. We have to remember that and honor each year the memory of the Fallen.
Beautiful tribute to the fallen heroes.
Happy Memorial Day--we are so lucky to live in this country. xo Diana
MS what a beautiful post and photos
Hugs Cecilia
Splendid - sobering - post. After watching last night's National Memorial Day concert (PBS), I can't bring myself to say "Happy" Memorial Day.
Thank you for saying I can share your photos. Both are wonderful, but the second one really grabbed my heartstrings.
Happy Memorial Day! great tribute to the fallen heroes.
Thank you this post and the information you shared. Keeping them in my thoughts and prayers.
Beautiful post today Sandra.I am so grateful for all who gave so much.
Sue
Such a beautiful post and the images are so amazing. We'll always remember all of our heroes.
Your photo creations are wonderful! Large and sad, yet beautiful images of war.
Such a great tribute and beautiful edits!
I love that header! ❤️
My husband is a veteran and so we especially remember the significance of this holiday. Thank you, Sandra, for posting this tribute.
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