I don't say "Happy" Memorial Day since this is not a happy day.
And don't forget - it's not just men and women who have given their lives for this great country.
This statue honors horses and mules who died during the U.S. Civil War
Virginia Historical Society, Richmond VA.
U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument
Lackland AFB, San Antonio TX
We visited the Great Lakes National Cemetery yesterday - here's my post about it.
Your post reminds us that this is really not a day about barbecuing and not having to go to work. Well done. Also, I like that you mention the sacrifices of the non-human soldiers who gave their lives as well.
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Thanks for coming by! Sometimes I feel even sorrier for the animals, since they did not volunteer for that duty, but they did what they needed to do, just like everyone else.
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