We recently read that the US has only had twenty one years of peace throughout its brief history. Here is a list of America's major wars from 1776 to the present.
Having only recently celebrated Mother's Day, our attention goes to the mothers, wives and daughters who mourn the loss of their loved ones this Memorial Day.
The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states.
The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I.
When the holiday changed from honoring those who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war.
Today we ask our readers to voluntarily observe in their own way a moment of remembrance and respect. Take a brief break from whatever you are doing for a moment of silence or prayer.
Wherever or however you spend your Memorial Day weekend, choose to move forward and may peace be with you.
