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Memorial Day: Growing Up In West Virginia
Memorial Day in West Virginia was about veterans or at least that is how I remember the day. I was too little to think of "days off." Summer is a day off when you are a kid: the longest, sweetest... Read more
by John Mark N. Reynolds   | Eidos
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Memorial Day As A Call To Generosity And Sacrifice
I was raised in small town America, where Memorial Day meant parades, flag waving, flowers at the cemetery, and honoring of those who died in service to our nation. It was the Eisenhower era and we... Read more
by Bruce Epperly   | Living A Holy Adventure
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The Meaning Of Memorial Day
I thought I understood the meaning of Memorial Day. I thought the military uniform hanging in my closet taught me the meaning of Memorial Day. I thought that growing up the child of a soldier, and... Read more
by Rev. David Pyle   | UU Collective
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Remembering Atheists On Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance and reflection upon those who have sacrificed their lives while serving their country. Among those dead, there are atheists and other nonbelievers who lived and... Read more
by Kathleen Johnson   | NoGodBlog
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Random Memories And Thoughts About "Memorial Day" In The United States
Where I grew up and lived most of my early life it was also known as "Decoration Day." It was a fairly serious time. We–my extended family–solemnly visited my mother's grave, placed flowers there,... Read more
by Roger E. Olson   | Roger E. Olson
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Memorial Day: Finding The Sacred In A Secular Holiday
"Regardless of our feelings about a particular war or military service in general, Memorial Day invites us to remember the sacrifices of others and the intricate interdependence of life. Our... Read more
by Guest Contributor   | Faith Forward
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