SURFING WITH JESUS
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
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MEMORIAL DAY USA 2013
Memorial
Day is an official holiday in most states of the United States. It is also known
as Decoration Day.
The
custom of placing flowers on the graves of the war began on May 5, 1866, in
Waterloo, NY, and Waterloo has been recognized by Congress as the official
birthplace of Memorial Day. In 1868, Gen. John A. Logan, then president of the
Grand Army of the Republic, declared that May 30 would be a day to decorate
with “flowers the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country
during the late rebellion.”
After World War I the day was set aside to honor all American wars, and the custom was extended to pay homage to deceased relatives and friends, both military and civilian. The most solemn ceremony conducted on Memorial Day is the placing of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns located in Arlington national Cemetery.
After World War I the day was set aside to honor all American wars, and the custom was extended to pay homage to deceased relatives and friends, both military and civilian. The most solemn ceremony conducted on Memorial Day is the placing of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns located in Arlington national Cemetery.
Monday
May 26 2013 we will celebrate this day. Many people see it as just a day off; a
3 day weekend. But for those who have lost someone because of war or military action,
it means much more than a day off.
In fact, every American ought to recognize this day out of his patriotic duty to his country and in honor of those who spilled their blood to make America what she is today--free, strong, and a nation worth fighting for.
In fact, every American ought to recognize this day out of his patriotic duty to his country and in honor of those who spilled their blood to make America what she is today--free, strong, and a nation worth fighting for.
Because
men have died for this country, we have the right to preach God’s word freely.
We have the right to live at peace in our own homes. We have the right to
pursue peace, prosperity and happiness. Thank God for those who died to make us
free. (Excerpts from sermon by David Whitten.)
Let
us be thankful to God for all he has done for us to have a Country that is free.
Also, remember those who paid the price with their sacrifice over the years. and
plant us on holy ground.
REMEMBER
“If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our
sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1John 1:9
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