Here we are at the final day of the countdown. Memorial Day. A day of remembrance. A day of honoring and commemorating heroes who died for freedom. A day of contemplating the lives given for us. This morning I am pinning a poppy over my heart and attending a special Memorial Day ceremony. How will … Continue reading Memorial Day 2023//Forever We’ll Remember
Month: May 2023
The Battlefield Cross//Forever We’ll Remember
Welcome back to the countdown! How has your week been going? What are some ways that you are getting active this week in commemorating our heroes? Let me know down in the comments. I would love to hear! Have you ever seen a Battlefield Cross? They are one of the most heart-rending sights. Sometimes it … Continue reading The Battlefield Cross//Forever We’ll Remember
Caleb’s Call Short Story//Forever We’ll Remember
Today is a little bit different from the other posts we've done so far this week. Joining us today is Abigail Harris. She is sharing with us a piece of fiction she wrote. But first, how are your preparations for Memorial Day coming? Yesterday my family and I pulled out our patriotic decorations and wisked … Continue reading Caleb’s Call Short Story//Forever We’ll Remember
The Last Call//Forever We’ll Remember
"The Last Call", more commonly recognized by the name "Taps", is perhaps the most heartbreaking piece of music ever composed. It is comprised of only twenty-four notes, yet it stirs deep within us every ember of patriotism, grief, and humility that can be found. Those of you who have been to an American military funeral, … Continue reading The Last Call//Forever We’ll Remember
For Whom Do They Die?//Forever We’ll Remember
Madi is joining us today in honor of the Countdown to Memorial Day. I am super excited to have her along, and I know you'll enjoy the post. But first, I've got a question for you. I know that I call this a Countdown, and that term is used in a wide variety of ways, … Continue reading For Whom Do They Die?//Forever We’ll Remember
Memorial Day vs Veterans Day//Forever We’ll Remember
Americans. We're infamous for our plethora of patriotic holidays. We love our military with more enthusiasm than most, and support them whenever we can. I've been asked by a lot of people, why Americans love their military so doggone much. What makes us that way? Isn't it sufficient to say thanks every once in a … Continue reading Memorial Day vs Veterans Day//Forever We’ll Remember
The History of Memorial Day// Forever We’ll Remember
Today I am excited to welcome Ryana Peterson to our Countdown! But before we get started, let's chat about Memorial Day, and what it means to you! What are some of your favorite ways to commemorate Memorial Day? Please share it down in the comments. I would love to hear! I've already said that my … Continue reading The History of Memorial Day// Forever We’ll Remember
The Meaning of the Poppy//Forever We’ll Remember
Welcome back to the countdown, everyone! If you missed last year's, let me tell you a little bit about it. Growing up, my parents instilled into my siblings and I a deep passion for our country. Every Memorial Day they made sure to sit down with us and explain to us what Memorial Day is, … Continue reading The Meaning of the Poppy//Forever We’ll Remember
Upcoming Countdown Alert
I know this is typically the day I post, but today is not going to be a full post like I would normally do. Do y'all remember last year when I did a Memorial Day Countdown? Well you couldn't expect me to not do it again this year, right? Memorial Day means too much to … Continue reading Upcoming Countdown Alert
Peace Officer Memorial Day
I couldn't let Peace Officers Memorial Day pass without commemorating it. Recently, the death of an officer touched my world. I knew so much more that I had to commemorate this day on my blog. Every day our Police officers put their lives on the line, never knowing if they will ever make it home … Continue reading Peace Officer Memorial Day