Originally Called Decoration Day
Originally Called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags. Memorial Day is a day in remembrance of those who died in service. It was first widely observed on May 30th, 1868.
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What a beautiful pictorial tribute to those who lost their lives. Very nice Sandra.
Thank you Linda.
Beautiful Images. Those who sacrificed would be proud
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Laugh the day away
Thank you Mr. Ohh.
You’re welcome three times over. It’s mor efficient this way
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very beautiful images
Thank you so much 😊
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🙂 Always 🙂
Love your pictures
Thank you very much.
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beautiful flowers 😍
Thank you Seraja 🙂
your welcome ..how are you . 💕
Very well Seraja, have been very busy this spring. Hope you are well.😊❤
that’s good news .here also good
it’s hot here in the netherlands 😍
It is just starting to get hot here. I am not a fan of 90 degree ferienheit Temps. 😊
it’s here in holland 28 graden .don’t now what it means in ferienheit .but it’s hot 😍
Great captures for this special day.
What a beautiful group of flower photographs as a tribute to memorial day! 🌸
Thank you very much Susan.😊
Spring colors!
So good!
Have a great week! 😀
Thank you Nuno, you to.😊
A beautiful remembrance, Sandra.
Thank you Martha 🙂
Beautiful photos, as always
Thanks, Sandra, have a great day
You to Francine, thank you 🙂
Beautiful pictures – thank you!
You are most welcome Tom, thank you 🙂
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I forgot about that, but I do remember the older folks calling it decoration day…thanks for sharing.
You are very welcome, thank you Helen 🙂
Really appreciate your photography… Keep it up 👍
Thank you very much 🙂
I love these, especially the seeds.
Thank you Sherry.
Very nice macro captures Sandra
Thank you very much.
Very nice photos Sandra, I like them very much. 👍👍👍
Thank you so much Werner. 😊
Beautiful tribute. May you have a peaceful Memorial Day. 💕
Thank you very much Jo.😊
Nice nugget of information. I never knew it was known as Decoration Day, before it is now known as Memorial Day. I love your photos as always Sandra
Thank you very much, I appreciate that. Have a wonderful day. 😊
Most welcome😃🤗Stay safe Sandra
You also 🙂