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
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
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
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
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
"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
