Memorial Day

Its not just about a 3 day week-end, glorious trips to the beach, hideous traffic, and BBQ's. Those are just the things we get to enjoy as a result of the efforts of those we are to remember on Memorial Day.

Now I personally will be spending this Memorial Day on a glorious trip to the beach, hopefully avoiding hideous traffic, and definitely having some BBQ'd treats so I'm not casting stones or soap boxing it or even assuming that you're not totally into the spirit of Memorial Day. I'm merely sharing something that I'm not sure is widely known.

There is an independent government agency called The White House Commission on Remembrance (for real, there is) and their primary responsibilities are:

Promoting the spirit of unity and remembrance through observance of The National Moment of Remembrance at 3 PM local time on Memorial Day;

Ensuring the nation remembers the sacrifices of America's fallen from the Revolutionary War to the present;

Recognizing those who served and those who continue to serve our great nation and reminding all Americans of their common heritage.

(http://www.remember.gov/)

So, at 3PM this Monday push pause, find some stillness, and spend a moment in remembrance and thanksgiving.