Memorial Day, a United States Holiday

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Placed 2nd in Oliver McKeithan's Memorial Day contest, May 19, 2025

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On the last Monday in May, once called “Decoration Day,” flags will fly half-mast till noon, then at full till dusk. The tune “Taps” will play and stir our pride. Honor is due those who died keeping freedom’s foes at bay. May, 28, 2022

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/22/2025 10:56:00 AM

Lest we forget is wonderfully encapsulated in each of your carefully chosen words and skillfully composed lines, Janice. The images of the flags and taps really work to convey the message of Memorial Day, honoring our fallen soldiers. Congratulations on your win. Blessings to you.

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 5/19/2025 6:54:00 PM

Congrats on your placement in my contest Janice. Your succinct poem says it well.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/20/2025 7:51:00 AM

Oliver, thanks so much for sponsoring and for my win!! Janice

Jennifer Fenn

Date: 6/26/2022 1:34:00 PM

Well put, Janice!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/20/2025 7:52:00 AM

Thanks so much, Jennifer. Janice

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 5/29/2022 5:02:00 AM

Bravo! We need to be more mindful of the depth of sacrifice that was made for us; too many believe it is the 'kick off' to summer. I can hear the somber sound of "taps" in your poem. Thank you. :)Paulette

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/29/2022 5:57:00 PM

Paulette, THANKS so very much. Janice

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/29/2022 1:56:00 AM

We must never forget the sacrifice men and women have paid to protect our way of life and freedom. Hope you're keeping well Janice. Tom

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/29/2022 5:57:00 PM

Thanks so much, Tom. Janice