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Want to Feel the True Spirit of Memorial Day? Visit A Small Town

Want to Feel the True Spirit of Memorial Day? Visit A Small Town

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While this holiday weekend is being mark by cookouts, yard sales, graduations, and serves as the “unofficial” kick-off of a mask-less summer (if you’ve been vaccinated), it’s good to stop and take a moment or two to understand and think about what the Memorial Day holiday is all about. Unlike Armed Forces Day (May 15th) or Veteran’s Day (November 11th), Memorial Day is reserved to remember those men and women who served their country and are no longer with us. …

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Flying the American Flag: Yes, There Are Some Rules

Flying the American Flag: Yes, There Are Some Rules

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As we are moving into the warmer months of spring and summer, I am beginning to see American flags once again adorn porches, yards, and businesses.  It’s a great way to show one’s patriotism and love of country, but as much as I enjoy seeing a street full of flags on holidays like Memorial Day or Independence Day, many people still don’t seem to realize that there are some rules and guidelines that should be followed when deciding to display…

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Memorial Day: We Remember What True “Sacrifice” Means

Memorial Day: We Remember What True “Sacrifice” Means

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Another Memorial Day weekend is upon us.  Generally regarded as the unofficial “kick-off” to summer, this year’s festivities have been hampered by restrictions surrounding the global coronavirus pandemic.  All over the country, weekend and summer plans are changing, vacations are being cancelled, and people are learning to celebrate the summer holidays in their own back yard. “I don’t understand why I have to sacrifice my vacation when I’m not sick,” – it’s a common response you’ll overhear from some overzealous…

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Memorial Day Traditions

Memorial Day Traditions

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Memorial Day is a day of remembrance.  A time to take a moment – however brief – and remember those who served in the armed forces and gave their lives as the ultimate sacrifice for their country. For me, Memorial Day is also a day of remembrance, but in a slightly different vein. My family (on my mother’s side) has deep roots in Western Maryland, Eastern West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania.  Many of my ancestors lived in the area around…

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Memorial Day: Take a Few Moments to Remember What it Really Stands For

Memorial Day: Take a Few Moments to Remember What it Really Stands For

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There’s a long holiday weekend coming up.  It’s the “unofficial” kick-off of another summer season.  Memorial Day weekend will be marked around the country with cook-outs, the uncovering of swimming pools, and an extra day off from work to celebrate the impending warm weather ahead. Amidst all of the holiday hustle and bustle; however, I urge you to take a few moments to understand and remember what the holiday is really all about.   Celebrated on the last Monday in May,…

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