Tag Archives: Memorial Day

2025: Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2025 by peggylchambers

My parents grew up in the Ozarks during the Great Depression—large families and not a lot of opportunities. But Dad got his career training during WWII. Otherwise, he would have been a poor dirt farmer like his father. He wrote … Continue reading →

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2024: Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2024 by peggylchambers

It’s Memorial Day weekend—the unofficial beginning of summer—and a day of remembrance. Originally the day was set aside to remember veterans and their sacrifices during war. It has become more of a time to remember people who have passed on. … Continue reading →

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LUCKY THIRTEEN – FIFTY-TWO NEW THINGS TO DO IN 2013: NO. 22

Posted on May 27, 2013 by peggylchambers

    Today is Memorial Day – a day originally set aside to celebrate the military men and women who have died in the service of our country.  But, the holiday has grown so that we also celebrate people we … Continue reading →

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