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Memorial Day Insights
Memorial Day is right around the corner, the unofficial start of the summer season with long weekend getaways, BBQ parties and store wide sales, or just taking the day off for rest and relaxation. However most Americans cherish and value the true meaning of this holiday. We all know that Memorial Day is the holiday that honors the men and women veterans who have died in the service to the United States.
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This holiday is observed on the last Monday of May and is the time people visit cemeteries and memorials and decorate them with beautiful flowers and plants. Aside from paying respects and praying for our fallen service members heroes many city and towns across the United States host Memorial Day parades each year. The Town of Elkton will be holding a parade on 30 May 2022 (see below). There are also services at many veterans locations, please check with your local veterans administration for these locations.
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The Memorial Day holiday is unique and special, with its own rules and traditions. Here are some of them:
- A red poppy is worn on this day as a sign of remembrance, a tradition that began with World War 1 poem written by Lt. Col John McCrae and became popular after service members started wearing red poppies on their uniforms during World War II
- Observance of the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00pm local time on Memorial Day with Americans around the world required to pause for one minute and remember those who have died in the military service for the United States.
- Flying the American Flag also have different rules on this day to honor fallen service members. The flag should be raised at half-staff from morning until noon, at noon it should be raised to full-staff until it is taken down at sunset. There are many more traditions surrounding this holiday.
Please visit the History website for more Memorial Day information. Memorial Day is one of the most meaningful holidays and we should preserve this tradition for future generations to come. Presented by Tom Hogate-President of Veteran's Outreach Ministries
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Elkton Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 30, 2022 11 AM Downtown Elkton
Join us for the Annual Memorial Day Parade to pay tribute and honor to all servicemen and women both past and present as well as show our patriotism. Announcing this year's Grand Marshal will be Bernie Dickens, a local Korean War Veteran. Please fill out this year's application here and email to jprice@elktonalliance.org. Call 410-398-5076 for additional information.
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Veterans Thank You Brunch with VOM
All Welcome!
Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Baker’s Restaurantin Elkton, MD 21921. Open at 9am, Festivities Start at 9:30am (including Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer, and Welcome Remarks), Brunch at 10am.
Contact: Tom Hogate 302-229-1819 with acceptance. Final count needed by June 17, 2022
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Salute to Cecil County Veterans
And North East Fireworks!
Sunday, July 3rd in North East Town Park in North East, MD from 6–10pm. There will be a Salute to Veterans, displays, music, family-friendly games, veteran organizations... and the night will end in a HUGE fireworks display over the water. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Website: https://stoccv.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/289843993181805
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Sale at Vulcan's Rest Fibers in Chesapeake City
In honor of Memorial Day it's not unusual for local businesses to offers sales and discounts. Why not use this as an opportunity to support your local community, shop local, support the arts AND learn a new skill or hobby at the same time? Craft-making is known to have a positive impact on mental health and personal well-being. It's an occupation for your hands, heart, and mind and Vulcan's Rest offers a wide variety of classes and workshops too.
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Have you read the Spring Issue of the VOM Magazine? CLICK HERE.
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The Spring VOM Magazine is HERE!
This is a FREE Publication. So What's in the Issue?
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- Tropical Galette Recipe
- Spring 2022 Events
- Delaware Money School
- A Foul-Weather Forecast
- In Search of a Mediator
- Days to Display the Flag
- Your Sacred Psoas
- Spring Fundraiser for VOM
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- The Women of Elkton in WWII
- U.S. Army Bases
Around the World
- DE Veteran Cemeteries
- Changes When Filing Taxes
- Female Veteran of the Quarter
- Male Veteran of the Quarter
- Business of the Quarter
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