the flags

the flags, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Every flag is the grave of a dead soldier.

This is Calverton National Cemetery.

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Each year on Memorial Day weekend, my husband and I make a visit here to the National Cemetery in Calverton.

I like to remember the reason we have this holiday.

It is not for barbecues, or cleaning up the garden. 

No, it's not for that.

We have this holiday so we can take some time to remember our soldiers.

Many, many, young men and women have given their lives so that we can live the life we have now in this country.

Is it perfect? 

Of course not, but what we have is unique and wonderful.

I hope you will remeber our soldiers on Memorial Day.

Say a prayer or, if you are not religious, take some time to reflect on what we have.

 Think of the soldiers and their families who have given so much for this country.

Enjoy the barecue and your family and friends, but remember that some families are suffering with the loss of someone they love.

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