It is a long weekend here in the USA. (Two in a row for us with dual citizenship, BOL!)
Anypaws, It is Memorial Day Weekend.
We hope it will be a safe one for all, so we can take a moment to remember those who served and gave the ultimate price for the freedoms we enjoy. Never take them for granted, they come at a high price...that of other's lives.
It is a serious holiday...so we never will say 'Happy' Memorial Day , we don't think that fits too well. At least that is what petcretary tells us.
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Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. May 27, 2023 This is a short drive from where we live. It is an awe inspiring place to visit even on 'ordinary days'.
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If you do have a chance, go to a Memorial Day service at a national cemetery or the war memorial in your town or city...it is moving and a good reminder of what the price freedom truly is.
There is a wall in one of the halls at the nursing home where petcretary works that has large pictures of current/former residents who have served their country. Its a nice way to honor them all. She will stop by there Monday, as she has to work this holiday...its her turn.
Here are our patriotic selfies to mark the day.
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Sheesh, she cut off my ears...and she didn't even take another to replace this one...BOL!
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Memorial Day is quite a serious day...
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But I am happy I can live in freedom with my family.
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I was thinking about Memorial Day...so I kind of forgot to look a the camera...
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There, This one will do!
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Here is my official patriotic Portrait. (aka Selfie)
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An ussie for your pleasure.
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Pawsome pawtriotic selfies y'all!
ReplyDeleteOh, you lovely patriotic doggies, how we ADORE your (well, one) smiling face (s). Mama would love a smiling doggy in her life, sort of (MY view), but she LOVES having you two in her cyberspace life. Merci for just BEING.
ReplyDeleteThose are lovely Patriotic selfies. I agree, saying Happy Memorial Day doesn't sound right.
ReplyDeleteyou both look magnifcient in each photo, even with trimmed ears. it is the eyes I love to see, the eyes that take us into your souls. We agree, we do not say Happy Memorial Day either, makes no sense. Most Americans do not know what Memorial day is, they just say Happy because they don't have to work and can party.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful, patriotic selfies!
ReplyDeleteYes, you're right. We always think "Happy Memorial Day" sounds really weird and jarring!
Purrfect pics for Memorial Day :)
ReplyDeletePurrs for all who served and are serving.
Purrs, Julie
Lovely images, fellas!
ReplyDeleteWe honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms, and their families who must live on without their loved ones.
You two are so cute in your patriotic selfies and ussie.
ReplyDeleteGreat patriotic Selfies and Ussie.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your fine words and pictures-xoxox, Bibi & Meep
ReplyDeleteA peaceful Memorial Day to all!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful post for Memorial Day and you two look really fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHappy Memorial Day you Patriotic duo
ReplyDeleteHi Guys! Your Zoolatry Header is wonderful! Ann does such terrific art! Speaking of Art, your Memorial Day Pawtraits are stupendous! You guys look marvelous darlings. It has been cooler the last couple of weeks and we have been having afternoon thunder showers almost every day. This means the grass has been growing at a stupendous rate! Mom complains about mowing the lawn every couple of days. She wishes the yard was smaller.(Only one of the front self propelled wheels is working) Mom is getting a terrific workout! Keep being AWESOME! Purrs Marvelous Marv
ReplyDeletethat is a super beautiful post and we love your fotos... we will remember all the heroes today and we wish you a wonderful start of a good summer...
ReplyDeleteJava Bean: "Ayyy, it is hard to be serious for long when you are a happy dog, is it not?"
ReplyDeleteLulu: "Our Dada has our flag out at half staff, and he will be raising it the rest of the way at noon, in honor of all the fallen soldiers."
You pups look very nice in your patriotic gear! The nursing homes where I've worked always had special honors for veterans to thank them for their service.
ReplyDeleteThat was a very patriotic post, guys. We're hoping your howliday is a safe one.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos for Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteI am sooo happy that you mentioned NOT saying "Happy Memorial Day"......it is like nails on a chalkboard to me when I hear it and sadly I am hearing it way too much!!! People don't "get" what the holiday truly is meant to be and I thank you for this post! Loved your photos as well!
ReplyDeleteHi friends, Ojo here! You look very nice in your outfits! I hope you got lots of treats for that!
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