I feel like Memorial Day is a good time to pause and NOT write about myself. No matter how I feel today, it is better than anyone who lost his or her life in the midst of war. This holiday was originally recognized in the United States to remember the fallen soldiers of the Civil War. It was also originally called Decoration Day as it became tradition to put flowers (traditionally poppies) on the graves of fallen soldiers. After World War I, other fallen soldiers were included as well, and Memorial Day is a recognized Federal Holiday. Flags are lowered to half-staff until Noon to remember the fallen soldiers and then raised to full-staff by the living to remember to fight for liberty and justice. I actually just read today that for a few years now, there is a nationally recognized moment of silence at 3pm today, though I don't know what time zone. Probably Eastern Standard Time since that is where the Capital is?
