Memorial Day Quotes and Memorial Day Stories
Memorial Day QuotesWe come, not to mourn our dead soldiers, but to praise them.
- Francis A. Walker
Decoration Day
by Thelly Reahm © Tidbits of Time
1995
Time was, when millions of Americans placed flowers on the graves of family
members and war heroes...it was called Decoration Day. The custom was begun
in 1865 in Waterloo, New York, to commemorate those killed in action in the
Civil War. After WW I, Congress decreed May 30th a national holiday to
honor the dead in all American wars. Disabled Veterans sold poppy's each
holiday to raise funds for Veterans Hospitals (from the words about poppy's
wave in Flanders Field). In 1971 lawmakers moved the holiday to the last
Monday in May in order to give Federal workers a three-day weekend....I
don't
know for sure, but it was probably done at midnight on the last day Congress
was in session.
In the Thirties I used to tiptoe across the granite markers at Loma Vista
Cemetery as a child. Somehow, walking on the raised mounds of grass made me
queasy. Decoration Day was a whole family outing. The flowers we placed on
our family's graves were fresh picked from our yards and gently placed in
rusty vases set into the hard ground. Sweet Peas, Stock, Snap Dragons and
even the lowly yellow nasturtiums that wandered over the edge of the wash
out back of our house would make a colorful bouquet....we grew them well.
Then we weeded around our family gravestones and polished the marker until
we could see our faces in them. There was Grampa Hyder, Uncle Ed, Cousin
Lawrence (shot in the hunting accident when he was twelve) and Grandpa and
Grandma Miller (my half-brother's grandparents) and Cousin Ouita who died
in Alaska.
It was a bit different then than today....there's more of a
military flavor now to the happenings, with bands and marching Scout Troups.
Perhaps because we've had so many more wars. And now the fields of grass
are strewn with plastic flowers. Not all change is good.
For those of you with strong family ties or a bent toward continuing these
stories or our genealogy program in the computer, I feel it is important
for you to know the burial places of your ancestors.
I, personally, have willed my body to the University of California San
Diego (La Jolla Campus) for medical study. After any organs are used for
transplant or study, the remainder will be cremated and the ashes
scattered at sea. I find it a bit poetic that in life I couldn't swim a
stroke, but in death I will become a water baby!
So, there won't be a graveside of mine for you to place memorial flowers,
or weeds to trim around a granite stone. You needn't clutter your mind with
a dim memory of where my plot is. Most of us are so distraught at a
Memorial Service that we can't begin to remember the location of our loved
one's casket laden with flowers. And as the list of our family members
denotes, the body has been placed in a cemetery near the town in which
they died. If you have moved away from that area it is all the more
difficult.
Instead I am giving you a different kind of memorial. I give my book of
memories "Tidbits of Time" and this poem penned just for you:
Scattered At Sea
I will be in the waves you ride,
on the morning tide....
I will be in the warm, coarse sand
you smooth with your hand....
I will be on the soaring wings,
of the bird that sings.....
I will be diadems in waves
As they flow in caves....
I will be in the night moon glade,
And damp morning shade
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One for all Military for those who have been in conflict or been away from friends, family and loved ones all over the
world. And for those who have fought and died. As I approach the gates of heaven; St. Peter I will tell; one more
soldier reporting sir;I've served my time in Hell.
-- Mark Anthony Gresswell
Memorial Day
StoriesI have often asked myself why human beings have any rights at all. I always come to the conclusion that human
rights, human freedoms, and human dignity have their deepest roots somewhere outside the perceptible world.
These values are as powerful as they are because, under certain circumstances, people accept them without
compulsion and are willing to die for them.
-- Vaclav Havel
Patriotic QuotesNational Memorial Day Concert 2005
May 29 at 8 p.m.
On the eve of Memorial Day, an annual tradition honors the bravery and sacrifice of America's servicemen and
women with the top-rated, multi-award winning concert broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
Dedicated to all the Americans who have served or made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, the event features
acclaimed actors Joe Mantegna and Charles Durning, and maestro Erich Kunzel leading the National Symphony
Orchestra. This year's concert will honor the 60th anniversary of Iwo Jima and pay tribute to troops serving in Iraq
and Afghanistan. The concert features uplifting musical performances, documentary footage and dramatic readings
that honor the pain and suffering that America has endured for generations in its military efforts to preserve its
freedoms.
Love QuotesMemorial Day Cheesecake
Memorial Day Recipes16 servings
Crust:
1 1/2 cup of low-fat graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon of oil, melted
3 tablespoons of granulated sugar
Filling:
1 envelope of unflavored gelatin
1 cup of skim milk
16 ounces of fat-free cream cheese, softened
3 ounces of fat-free cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of lemon peel, grated
2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup of granulated sugar
2 cups of frozen blueberries
4 cups of frozen raspberries
Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Prepare a jelly roll pan with cooking spray; set
aside. To prepare crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, oil, and 3 tablespoons
sugar. Pat crumb mixture evenly on bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 10
minutes; cool. In a saucepan, combine gelatin and milk. Let stand 2 minutes. Then,
heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved. Cool to
room temperature; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon
juice, lemon peel, vanilla extract, and remaining sugar. Add milk mixture. Pour
entire mixture over baked crust. Refrigerate until set, 4 hours. Notes: To
serve, decorate to look like a flag, using the blueberries for the stars, and the
raspberries for the stripes
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment Announces
Tuesday May 10, 1:08 pm ET
'Seed of Chucky'
Unrated and Fully Extended
The Version You Couldn't See In Theaters Plus Exclusive Bonus Features Unleashing More Unbridled Horror On DVD and VHS June 7, 2005
Freddy. Jason. Leatherface. Pinhead. Michael Myers. The Crypt Keeper. When one conjures modern classic horror, such iconic characters immediately top splatter fans' lists. Now Universal Studios Home Entertainment unleashes its most popular and revered horror character of the past 25 years in his fifth movie outing -- Chucky, every horror fan's favorite notorious killer doll. Spawned by the immensely successful 1988 film, "Child's Play," the $200 million franchise is back and bloodier than ever in "Seed of Chucky Unrated and Fully Extended," coming to DVD on June 7, 2005. Even more scary and gory than the R-rated theatrical release, "Seed of Chucky Unrated and Fully Extended" offers viewers an extra slice of murderous fun that Fangoria Magazine's Michael Gingold called "a wicked good time." When Chucky takes a stab at fatherhood, mayhem ensues like never before in a Chucky film. Also available in the R-rated version, the DVD and VHS are priced at $29.98 SRP.
"Seed of Chucky" is directed with blood-curdling delight by Don Mancini (creator of the "Chucky" series and screenwriter on all five movies), stars Jennifer Tilly ("Liar, Liar," "Bride of Chucky"), hip-hop sensation Redman ("How High"), pop star Hannah Spearritt (of S Club 7 fame), and cult director/actor John Waters ("Cecil B. DeMented," "Serial Mom"), plus the voice talents of Billy Boyd ("The Lord of the Rings" trilogy) and the original Chucky, Brad Dourif.
Bonus Features
The "Seed of Chucky" DVD is filled with never-before-seen bonus features destined to satisfy any bloodthirsty fan's curiosity:
Family Hell-iday Slide Show -- Chucky, Tiffany, and Glen(da) host the
first viewing of their exploits and axe-wounds through Paris, New York,
and Hollywood, proving that the family that slays together, stays
together.
Tilly on "The Tonight Show" -- Jennifer Tilly fills in "The Tonight
Show's" Jay Leno about the blood, sweat, and tears that go into working
with Chucky and Redman. Especially the blood.
Conceiving the "Seed of Chucky" -- A three-part documentary looks into
the legacy of Chucky through nearly two decades, five films, hundreds of
gallons of blood, numerous puppeteers and countless victims.
FuZion Up Close with the "Seed of Chucky" stars -- The cameras of mun2 go
behind-the-scenes for revealing interviews with Chucky and Tiffany, who
speak publicly about their lives as a Hollywood couple.
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Don Mancini and Jennifer Tilly
Plus, the "Seed of Chucky Unrated and Fully Extended" edition also includes the following material that's just too extreme to be shown in theaters:
Slashed Scene -- With audio commentary by Don Mancini and
Debbie Carrington.
Heeeere's Chucky -- Chucky sits down for an interview with Jim Moret.
Chucky's Insider Facts On Demand
Storyboard To Final Feature Comparison
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Don Mancini and Head Puppeteer Tony
Gardner
Synopsis
Everyone's favorite killer doll returns -- as the Chucky legacy continues with the introduction of an all-new family member! This time around, Chucky (voiced again by Brad Dourif) and his homicidal honey Tiffany are brought back to life by their orphan offspring, Glen. Then, the outrageous action goes Hollywood, as Chucky and his bride take Tinseltown by storm, unleashing a wild new rampage of murderous mayhem! Featuring Academy Award nom
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround/English DTS 5.1
Surround; English captions; Spanish and French subtitles
DVD (R Rated)
Street Date: June 7, 2005
Copyright: 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98SRP
Selection Numbers: 26243 (Full Frame); 25801 (Anamorphic Widescreen)
Running Time: 1 Hour 26 Minutes
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: Full Frame (1.33:1); Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)
Rating: R (for strong horror violence/gore, sexual content and language)
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround/English DTS 5.1
Surround; French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround; English
captions; Spanish and French subtitles
VHS (R Rated)
Street Date: June 7, 2005
Copyright: 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98SRP
Selection Number: 62818
Running Time 1 Hour and 27 Minutes
Aspect Ratio: Full Frame (1.33:1)
Rating: R (for strong horror violence/gore, sexual content and language)
Sound: Hi-Fi Stereo Surround
Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios. Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates the No. 1 television network, the fastest-growing Spanish-language network, a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi Universal.
CONTACTS
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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(818) 777-3594 (818) 777-1391
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Artwork of 13 Mesa students wins spot in 2006 conservation calendar
The artwork of 13 talented students was chosen from more than 900 entries
submitted by second- and fourth-grade students from 35 Mesa elementary
schools in the sixth annual Water-Use It Wisely Art and Calendar Contest.
The winning artwork will be featured in a 2006 water conservation calendar.
The winning students are:
Reagan Babione Grade 2 Redeemer Christian School
Callie Barney Grade 4 Entz
Jesus Calvillo Grade 4 Emerson
Payton Henderson Grade 2 Johnson
Sadie Jones Grade 2 Hermosa Vista
Max Jones Grade 4 Hermosa Vista
Connor Legg Grade 2 Crismon
Kara Ludlow Grade 4 Entz
Kedrick Mitchell Grade 2 Crismon
Kianna Rupp Grade 4 Red Mountain Ranch
Savanna Rush Grade 4 Hermosa Vista
Halline Shin Grade 2 Wilson
Taylor Wilson Grade 4 Hermosa Vista
The students were recognized April 29 at an awards celebration, which
included a presentation by Vice Mayor Claudia Walters and a reading of
"Lizards for Lunch: A Roadrunner's Tale," by award-winning children's
author Conrad Storad.
The City of Mesa Utilities Conservation Office sponsored the contest in
partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation and Mesa Public Schools. The
Bureau provides financial support through grant funding.
"This is a great program that educates both students and the general
populace on the importance of water conservation," said Bob Michaels,
division manager, Program Development, Bureau of Reclamation.
Second- and fourth-grade students in Mesa were eligible to enter the
competition, which offers the students an opportunity to apply water
conservation concepts they are currently learning.
"Water conversation is an important part of desert living," said Dr. Debra
Duvall, superintendent of Mesa Public Schools. "We appreciate the
opportunity to work with the City of Mesa to provide classroom activities
that help our young people learn more about being good citizens."
For more information about the Water-Use It Wisely Art and Calendar
Contest, call Becky Zusy, Utilities conservation specialist, at (480)
644-3058. For information about the City's water conservation programs or
to view the students' artwork, visit
www.cityofmesa.org/utilities/conservation. Photos of the awards celebration
are available by contacting Stacy Damp at stacy.damp@cityofmesa.org or
(480) 644-4844.
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