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Honoring Our Heroes

Memorial Day is a day for honoring the heroes who courageously fought to keep our lands free.  The Saturday before Memorial Day, hundreds of volunteers meet at the Biloxi Veterans Cemetery to decorate the cemetery with a beautiful display of flags.  We have been participating in this meaningful event for many years.  My husband's father and sister are buried at this cemetery as well as my aunt and uncle.  It is a special privilege to place a flag at their grave.  It is also a loving tribute to our soldiers and loved ones.  If you have a similar activity near you, I urge you to join this year in honoring the heroes in your community.
Blessings from Still Woods Farmhouse

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  1. Great tradition of honoring our veterans!

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  2. It is a wonderful way to spend a morning. It is the least we can do!
    Blessings from Still Woods Farmhouse

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  3. Last year at this time I visited the cemetery in Normandy, and it brought me to my knees. How important it is to remember all who have served on our behalf.

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    1. Reading your comment brought chills to me. To think about the ultimate sacrifice paid by so many on the beaches of Normandy is unimaginable. What a special memory you have.
      Blessings from Still Woods Farmhouse

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  4. One Nation under God!!! Miss Addie handles rain just fine in fact I think it makes her look vintage.
    Happy Weekend,
    Dottie

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    1. Hi Dottie! Thanks for the reply on Miss Addie. My garden needs something to keep the rabbits away. Someone like Your Miss Addie would be a great addition to my own garden. Now to come up with a name! Hope you are having a nice Memorial Day!
      Blessings from Still Woods Farmhouse

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  5. What a wonderful tradition to be a part of!

    Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

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    1. It is a wonderful tradition. Thank you for stopping by Still Woods Farmhouse for a visit. Come back soon!
      Blessings from Still Woods Farmhouse

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  6. I've had the greatest time poking around your blog for the last half hour and I'm following you now so I don't miss out on a thing!

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    1. Hi Maureen! I am so glad you had some "poking around" time and especially that you are now following Still Woods Farmhouse. Come back soon!
      Blessings from Still Woods Farmhouse

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  7. A beautiful tribute on Memorial Day....Thanks so much for stopping by!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  8. As a Canadian, the day marked here is Remembrance Day. There are services held and two minutes of silence at "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month". Whatever the date, the act of remembering is the important thing.
    -Karen

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  9. love the patriotic displays! Thanks for visiting Petticoat Junktion

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