Men and Women of Honor

Many people look forward to Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of summer. Many others don't look at it as a three day weekend, but as a time to remember those valiant men and women who have fought for our Country, for our freedom. I received an email this morning from a friend that I would like to share with everyone. While you are out enjoying your weekend with family and friends, please remember and honor those who have fought for us, and for those who continue to do so today.

For those of you who live in Carver, there will be two chances to honor our Veterans. The Carver Reporter has details of the events for Memorial Day which include the annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on North Caver Geen. Here are the details:

The Parade starts at 9:30AM beginning at the Son of Union Veterans Hall on Main Street. It will proceed south on route 58, turn up South Meadow Road and continue down Crescent Street, looping back onto Main Street. Marchers will stop briefly at the bridge to allow for a small commemoration ceremony. The parade will continue on to Town Hall where local dignitaries will speak along with members of various veterans groups. It will conclude with the traditional ceremony in the Central Cemetary. Children from the various scouts and sports groups will be decorating headstones with the American Flag.

A memorial service will be held at North Carver Green in the Lakenham Historic District, more commonly known as Veterans of All Wars Park at 11:30AM. The ceremony serves as a reminder to all of us of the sacrifices local residents have made for our country.

It is the VETERAN ,
not the preacher,
who has
given us freedom of religion.

It is the VETERAN ,
not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the VETERAN ,
not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the
VETERAN ,
not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the VETERAN ,
not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the VETERAN ,
not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the veteran
who serves under the Flag,

ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.

I'd be
EXTREMELY proud if this message reached as many as possible. We can be very
proud of our young men and women in the service no matter where they serve.
God Bless them all!!!

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