Nice picture, nice sentiment. Ditto.

Our soldiers lives are so precious, and their commitment so great, that we need to be judicious when making decisions to put them in situations where lives are on the line.

Thanks for posting this O_P.

Thank you O.P.

Senator Inouye has introduced a bill to restore the observance of this day to May 30th. His belief is that by having it on the traditional day rather than having it as part of a 3 day weekend, people will remember why we observe this day. Go to the following link if you are interested in this.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/6/restore-the-traditional-day-of-observance-for-memorial-day

Mr. Inouye: On January 19, 1999 you introduced bill S 189 to the Senate which called for the restoration of the traditional day of observance of Memorial Day back to May 30th. As you eloquently stated in you introductory remarks on the bill: "Mr. President, in our effort to accommodate many Americans by making the last Monday in May, Memorial Day, we have lost sight of the significance of this day to our nation. Instead of using Memorial Day as a time to honor and reflect on the sacrifices made by Americans in combat, many Americans use the day as a celebration of the beginning of summer. My bill would restore Memorial Day to May 30 and authorize our flag to fly at half mast on that day. In addition, this legislation would authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating Memorial Day and Veterans Day as days for prayer and ceremonies honoring American veterans. This legislation would help restore the recognition our veterans deserve for the sacrifices they have made on behalf of our nation." (1999 Congressional Record, page S621) Many citizens who have visited the US Memorial Day website (www.usmemorialday.org) have echoed your sentiments. Many have written in supporting the restoration of the traditional day of observance for Memorial Day. We, the undersigned, add our voices to this cause in support of your bill S 189. In addition, to keep the number of three day Federal Holidays the same, we recommend that Armed Forces day, the third weekend of every May, could become a three-day holiday. On that holiday we can go out and enjoy and celebrate the freedoms won and maintained by our Armed Forces; on Memorial Day we can solemnly reflect upon the high cost of that freedom. The Undersigned,

Freedom indeed is not free. Excellent post O_P. Thank you.