Happy Memorial Day

Always remember those who 

sacrificed for our freedoms.

*Memorial Day*

is more than a long weekend.

 

Mancat Monday

Ping wishes everyone a safe and happy

Memorial Day!

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We also pause and reflect with gratitude 
for the service and dedication
of all those who have 
served or who are serving.
We remember and will not 
forget your sacrifice for serving 
with honor and distinction.


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Thank you Ann from Zoolarty for
the lovely graphic!

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Memorial Day

Today we commemorate Memorial Day.
It is a day to remember all of those brave men and women who so valiantly gave their lives for country and freedom.
We hold dear the sacrifices of war, and peace.
We are proud of all those who have worn the uniform.
We remember.
Thank you for your service and your duty.
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ARLINGTON

I never thought that this is where I'd settle down,
I thought I'd die an old man back in my hometown,
They gave me this plot of land, me and some other men,
for a job well done.

There's a big white house sits on a hill just up the road,
The man inside he cried the day they brought me home,
They folded up a flag, and told my mom and dad, 'We're proud of your son'.

And I'm proud to be on this peaceful piece of property,
I'm on sacred ground and I'm in the best of company,
I'm thankful for those thankful for the things I've done,
I can rest in peace, I'm one of the chosen ones,
I made it to Arlington.

I remember daddy brought me here when I was eight,
We searched all day to find out where my granddad lay,
And when we finally found that cross,
He said, 'Son this is what it cost, to keep us free'.
Now here I am a thousand stones away from him,
He recognized me on the first day I came in,
And it gave me a chill, when he clicked his heels, and saluted me.

And I'm proud to be on this peaceful piece of property,
I'm on sacred ground and I'm in the best of company,
And I'm thankful for those thankful for the things I've done,
I can rest in peace, I'm one of the chosen ones,
I made it to Arlington.

And every time I hear, twenty-one guns,
I know they brought another hero home, to us.

We're thankful for those thankful for the things we've done,
We can rest in peace, 'cause we were the chosen ones,
We made it to Arlington, yea, dust to dust
Don't cry for us, we made it to Arlington.

Happy Memorial Day

We've all been enjoying our loooonnnngggg weekend with our Mom and Dad. We sure hope efurryone has had a fantastic holiday. Please remember all of our fighting men and women today and all they have sacrificed for our freedoms. Our hearts go out to all of those away from their loved ones and serving our nation. THANK YOU for all that you do.