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A Memorial Day Reflection

Posted on May 31, 2021 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Today, we celebrate the Memorial Day holiday in the United States.  Memorial Day, which was originally called Decoration Day, was officially proclaimed on May 5th, 1868 and first observed on May 30th of that year when flowers were placed on the … Continue reading →

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A Memorial Day Reflection

Posted on May 23, 2020 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Today initiates the Memorial Day holiday weekend in the United States. With the current COVID-19 health crisis at hand, it will be a much different celebration than in previous years. I wonder how much celebrating will be happening around the … Continue reading →

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A Memorial Day Reflection

Posted on May 20, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

This coming Friday initiates the Memorial Day holiday weekend in the United States. It’s actually celebrated on the last Monday in May. By the end of the week, people will be wishing everyone “Happy Memorial Day” or “Have a great … Continue reading →

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A Memorial Day Reflection

Posted on May 25, 2012 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Today (Friday) initiates the Memorial Day weekend and already I’m getting good wishes for a happy weekend.  At least a dozen times since I awakened this morning I’ve been greeted with “Happy Memorial Day” or “Have a GREAT Memorial Day weekend”.  … Continue reading →

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