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Monday, May 29, 2017

Freedom is Never Free #MemorialDay

While many celebrate today as the official start of Summer, Memorial Day really is a day to remember those who have died while in service to our country. It is a day of honor so today we thank those men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice while defending out freedom.

oz folded us flag for memorial day remembrance

"And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave." -- Joseph Rodman Drake

Oz is posing with a memorial flag - a flag that is folded upon the death of an active duty soldier as well as an honorably discharged veteran. The U.S. memorial flag is folded 13 times in honor of the first 13 colonies and when finished, only the field of blue stars is visible.

The field of blue stars is to signify our country's motto "In God We Trust". We like to think that the field of blue stars is a reminder that the soldier has gone to heaven.

As you finish your Memorial Day weekend celebrations today, please take a moment to thank all those who have gone before us and who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Freedom is never free!


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15 comments:

  1. bichonpawzMay 29, 2017

    Beautiful tribute. Thank you Oz.

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  2. easyweimaranerMay 29, 2017

    we keep our heroes in our thoughts... and their families... have a good memorial day dear oz

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  3. Kinley WestieMay 29, 2017

    Happy Memorial Day!

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  4. DukeMay 29, 2017

    Awesome post, Oz! Enjoy your Memorial Day!

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  5. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenMay 29, 2017

    beautiful post, we "paws" to remember
    DakotasDen

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  6. MurphyMay 29, 2017

    No, not free at all.

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  7. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥May 29, 2017

    Beautifully said, Ozzie.

    Woos - Misty and Lightning

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  8. smoki2May 29, 2017

    Beautiful, touching post. You said it all perfectly!

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  9. The Army of FourMay 29, 2017

    Well done, Oz! God bless those who fell while fighting in our nation's military!!
    Cam and Mags

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  10. M. K. ClintonMay 29, 2017

    We are so thankful to those brave men, women and dogs who sacrificed for our freedom. ♥

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  11. jank1961May 29, 2017

    We are so grateful for those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
    Thank you for sharing that bit about the folding of the flag - I didn't know that! I've always been fascinated watching them do that with such precision.
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  12. RubyMay 29, 2017

    That is so beautiful Oz! Yes, we thank those who gave all every single day. without them, well, we really don't want to think about it....
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  13. Idaho PugRanchMay 29, 2017

    Thanks for this special post OZ
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  14. JoAnn StancerMay 30, 2017

    Thank you for sharing this! Happy Memorial day.

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  15. Collie222June 04, 2017

    Hi!
    Do you run the welcome wagon, or do you know who does?

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Oz the Terrier