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May 26, 2014
Dear Newport Natural Health Reader,
Nearly 150 years ago, Americans celebrated the first Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was known then.The Memorial Day we know today became an official U.S. holiday in 1971.
For family and friends whose loved ones have died in war, the holiday is an opportunity to remember service members who gave everything so the rest of us could live in freedom.
Today, Memorial Day often seems to be more about BBQs, picnics, and get-togethers than visiting graves of fallen soldiers. And there's nothing wrong with that; we all need some time to relax and enjoy ourselves. But I do hope you'll take a few minutes out of your day this year to express your gratitude to those who served their country so nobly, as well as those who are serving today.
In that spirit, I'd like to share an excerpt from the poem, "Heroes Unaware" by Mark A. Wright.
So give thanks to all the men and women
Who're still here or have gone before
And made the highest sacrifice
In both Peace time and in War
Because they bought our freedom
Paid their own blood, sweat, and tears
Then endured the heartache of those empty chairs
For all these years
So please do not ignore them
Or speed by without a care
'Cause you never know
When you might pass by
A hero, unaware
Have a safe, wonderful Memorial Day,
Leigh Erin Connealy
Newport Natural Health, 121 North Shirk Rd., New Holland, PA 17557
From Newport Natural Health: Helping You Take Personal Control of Your Health
Newport Natural Health | 300 New Jersey Ave. NW, Suite 500 | Washington, D.C. 20001
Dear Newport Natural Health Reader,
Nearly 150 years ago, Americans celebrated the first Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was known then.The Memorial Day we know today became an official U.S. holiday in 1971.
For family and friends whose loved ones have died in war, the holiday is an opportunity to remember service members who gave everything so the rest of us could live in freedom.
Today, Memorial Day often seems to be more about BBQs, picnics, and get-togethers than visiting graves of fallen soldiers. And there's nothing wrong with that; we all need some time to relax and enjoy ourselves. But I do hope you'll take a few minutes out of your day this year to express your gratitude to those who served their country so nobly, as well as those who are serving today.
In that spirit, I'd like to share an excerpt from the poem, "Heroes Unaware" by Mark A. Wright.
So give thanks to all the men and women
Who're still here or have gone before
And made the highest sacrifice
In both Peace time and in War
Because they bought our freedom
Paid their own blood, sweat, and tears
Then endured the heartache of those empty chairs
For all these years
So please do not ignore them
Or speed by without a care
'Cause you never know
When you might pass by
A hero, unaware
Have a safe, wonderful Memorial Day,
Leigh Erin Connealy
Newport Natural Health, 121 North Shirk Rd., New Holland, PA 17557
From Newport Natural Health: Helping You Take Personal Control of Your Health
Newport Natural Health | 300 New Jersey Ave. NW, Suite 500 | Washington, D.C. 20001