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World War II Memorial

                                 
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Memorial Day began as a way to remember soldiers who died for the United States.  This year, we also have the privilege of honoring our World War II Veterans by way of the newly dedicated World War II Memorial in Washington D.C.   This beautiful memorial forms a circle around a central fountain.  Each pillar in the circle represents a State of the Union.  The pillars are drawn together by a bronze-like rope, symbolizing the unity of the nation in the war effort.  Arches on opposite sides of the circle represent the European and Pacific theatres of the war.  Gold colored stars on a curving wall honor our military men and women who died in this war. Although this Memorial is very late in coming, it will leave a permanent impression on those who see it, all of whom have so benefited from the sacrifice of these men and women.  


With Eternal Gratitude



The Last Monday in May --by John T Bird

We Pause to remember those who died
With so much courage,
So much pride.
They'll never come back,
But memories endure
To remind us of freedom: fragile and pure
We're worthy of their sacrifice
If we pause each day
Not just the last Monday in May.




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THE "COLD" BLACK WALL

by La'Na Merrill Brown

Your name, upon that cold black wall,
seems lost among them all.
Your name, upon that cold black wall,
is etched in, oh, so small.
Your name, upon that cold black wall,
begins a shower of tears.
Your name, upon that cold black wall,
recalls my younger years.
Your name, upon that cold black wall,
is bittersweet to me.
Your name, upon that cold black wall,
reflects eternity.

Their names, upon that cold black wall,
so many more have died.
Their names, upon that cold black wall,
so many others cried.
Their names, upon that cold black wall,
seems just as hard to bear.
Their names, upon that cold black wall,
for others make me care.
Their names, upon that cold black wall,
meant it wasn't only you.
Their names, upon that cold black wall,
mean others suffered too.

The names, not on that cold black wall,
who watched their buddies die.
The names, not on that cold black wall,
who still, don't quite know why.
The names, not on that cold black wall,
whose lives will not be right.
The names, not on that cold black wall,
who silently, weep at night.
The names, not on that cold black wall,
who stand and shed their tears,
The names, not on that cold black wall,
who carry memories thru the years.

I gaze upon that cold black wall,
built for all to see.
I gaze upon that cold black wall
and peace comes over me.
While gazing on that bleak black wall,
I do not feel alone.
The names, etched on that warm black wall,
brought all our loved ones home.










In Honor of All Our Veterans





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