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As we remember those who died serving our nation, plan a fun day
to relax with friends and family.
By: Christie Bohm Chase, Staff Writer
“...that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they
gave the last full measure of devotion, that we here
highly resolve that these dead shall not have died
in vain. That this nation under God. . . and that
government of the people by the people and for the
people shall not perish from the earth. ”
—Abraham Lincoln
When Abraham Lincoln spoke these historic
words in his famous Gettysburg Address, it was
to remind Americans of how lucky we are to
have the freedoms we do, and to remember all
of the men and women who gave their lives
defending our rights and our nation. Memorial
Day, which marks the end of another school
year and the beginning of summer, was
founded over a hundred years ago, as a day to
remember and honor deceased soldiers.
Although it originally served as a day of
dedication for Union and Confederate soldiers
who died fighting in the Civil War, over time it
has evolved into a day honoring all soldiers
who fought and died in any war throughout
U.S. history.
Celebrated on the last Monday in May,
Memorial Day was originally called Decoration
Day. In 1865, Henry C. Welles, a druggist in
the village of Waterloo, NY, mentioned that
honor should be shown to the patriotic dead of
the Civil War by decorating their graves.
Townspeople adopted the idea wholeheartedly,
and shortly thereafter a committee was formed
to plan a day devoted to honoring the dead. On
May 5, 1866, wreaths, crosses and bouquets
were made for each veteran’s grave. The
village was decorated with flags at half mast
and draped with evergreen boughs and
mourning black streamers. In a procession led
by veterans marching to military music, civil
societies and townspeople joined in a parade
to the three existing cemeteries where
impressive and lengthy services and speeches
were held. The ceremonies were repeated on
May 5, 1867 and every year after. Other towns
across the nation joined in celebrating
Decoration Day, and in 1868 the U.S. declared
it a national holiday and moved it to the last
Monday in May.
In 1966 as the nation was preparing to
celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of the
end of the Civil War, Waterloo was recognized
as the “Birthplace of Memorial Day” by the
United States Government. This recognition
was long in coming and involved hours of
painstaking research to prove the claim. Other
communities across the country claimed earlier
observances of honoring the Civil War dead;
however, none were as well planned and
complete as Waterloo’s ceremony. There is
now a Memorial Day Museum on Main Street
in Waterloo that houses artifacts of the first
Memorial Day and the Civil War era.
Today most Americans spend Memorial Day
with family and friends, relaxing, eating, playing
and catching up. It is a popular three day
weekend for family reunions, neighborhood
block parties and taking a mini vacation.
Following are a few suggestions to help make
your Memorial Day refreshing, relaxing and
fun.
Ways To Unwind
Spend the upcoming three day weekend
doing one of these or many other summer time
activities.
Take a walk
Ride a bike
Spend a day at the beach
Pack a picnic lunch
Run through a sprinkler
Take a dip in a pool
Plant a small garden
Go on a shopping spree
Share a candlelit dinner
Visit an amusement park
Swing on a tree swing
Jog through the park
Take a museum tour
Eat at an outdoor cafe
Rent a few favorite movies
Play a board game
Relax in a hammock
Take a bubble bath
Go out dancing
Indulge in a massage
Read a book
Memorial Day Menu
If planning or attending a party this Memorial
Day, you’ll want to prepare easy, tasty,
summertime dishes. After all, no one wants to
drink hot apple cider, or eat gingerbread
cookies at a beginning of summer fiesta. Cool
guests off with some of these delectable
summer selections.
• Create a watermelon basket. Scoop
out the inside of a watermelon, and
fill the basket rind with fresh cubed
fruit. Garnish with fresh flowers.
• For a refreshing treat combine
sherbet and fresh fruit in a small
cocktail bowl and serve to each
guest.
• Arrange a make your own
submarine sandwich table. Include
breads, spreads, vegetable slices,
lettuce, cold cuts, and cheeses.
• Spoil your guests with a do-it-
yourself ice cream sundae table.
Include several ice cream flavors,
sliced fruit, nuts, sprinkles, and a
sinful collection of toppings.
Whatever you choose to do for Memorial
Day make sure that you enjoy the break from
work and take a minute to remember all those
who are honored on this annual holiday.
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