A Day of Reflection
Asked to reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day, an older soldier said, "People are going to get together, go on picnics or a have a barbecue. But I hope they take a second to think about what Memorial Day means, so it doesn't become an empty holiday".
The traditional observance of Memorial Day has diminished over the years.
To many Americans, Memorial Day remains a day of stories about heroes, valor and sacrifice. However to veterans, Memorial Day is about men and women, friends no longer with us and feelings of emptiness. Memorial Day is about people. It is about people who gave their all; people who gave of themselves and people who loved their country and their friends more than themselves. It is about those who have died, those who suffered horrific wounds, and those who have serious wounds that we cannot see by looking at them. It is about people who will never be exactly like they were before they went to war.
It is about “Heroes.”
We have also forgotten the traditions of Memorial Day. At many cemeteries, the graves of the fallen are increasingly ignored, neglected. Most people no longer remember proper flag etiquette for the day. Some people think the day is for honoring any and all dead, and not just those fallen in service to our country. The "National Moment of Remembrance" resolution was passed on Dec 2000, which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans "To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to ‘Taps’." Brothers and Sisters, please take a moment this weekend to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day. It is so much more than a family barbecue, and/or a weekend getaway. Remember our countrymen and women who have given their lives to defend our country. From the late1700's right up to today, no matter what your beliefs are... they deserve a thought on this weekend. America can only be the Land of the Free, if it continues to be the Home of the Brave.
Everyone have a safe Memorial Day weekend.
UAW Local 1268 Education Committee
2019-2020 Schlarship Program
*The Deadline has been Extended to June 7, 2019*
UPCOMING EVENTS
| Tue May 28 Unit 5 syncreon Shift Meeting |
| Wed May 29 @02:30 - Womens Committee Meeting |
| Wed May 29 @02:30 - Sportsmen's Committee Meeting |
| Thu May 30 Unit 4 Android Shift Meeting |
| Thu May 30 @12:00 - Retiree Chapter Meeting |
| Sat Jun 01 @11:15 - Union Label Committee Meeting |
| Sat Jun 01 @11:15 - CAP Committee Meeting |
| Sat Jun 01 @12:00 - Membership Meeting |
