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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. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Great tradition of honoring our veterans!

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  2. Life at Still WoodsMay 23, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    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. LuluMay 25, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    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. Life at Still WoodsMay 25, 2013 at 10:07 AM

      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. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com May 25, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    God Bless America ! : ) Have a wonderful weekend! :)

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  5. It's Just DottieMay 25, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    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. Life at Still WoodsMay 27, 2013 at 10:46 AM

      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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  6. Sally Annie MagundyMay 25, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    What a wonderful tradition to be a part of!

    Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

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    1. Life at Still WoodsMay 27, 2013 at 10:47 AM

      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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  7. Maureen WyattMay 26, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    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. Life at Still WoodsMay 27, 2013 at 10:48 AM

      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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  8. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 28, 2013 at 1:37 PM

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

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  9. My Little Home and GardenMay 30, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    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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  10. Kathy Owen, Petticoat JunktionJuly 3, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    love the patriotic displays! Thanks for visiting Petticoat Junktion

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