American has been through so much in the last decade. As President Obama’s campaign so effectively demonstrated, we Americans wants and need renewed patriotism and pride in our country. Memorial Day is an opportunity to remember those that have served America, giving their lives for this country’s cherished ideals. I like many others will be observing the holiday and showing my pride with Memorial Day Crafts.
Though I do not have any relatives that I know of that have died in militarily service for America, I recognize the ultimate sacrifice these men and women made and want to honor them. These Memorial Day crafts will be donated to local veteran organizations and community centers for Memorial Day events. Many veteran organizations decorate the graves of soldiers, and I hope to contribute a few patriotic craft ideas to these efforts.
In addition, patriotic crafts will help decorate my home for Memorial Day. A BBQ will become a bit more meaningful with patriotic accents and other Memorial Day crafts for the BBQ. Amidst our gathering, we will take a moment to observe the National Moment of Remembrance in silence at 3pm. I will share the story of the first Memorial Day, when after the Civil War, freed slaves helped build a graveyard for Union soldiers in Charleston and decorated the graves each year. They risked their lives in turbulent time to honor the men that died for their freedom. How’s that for inspiring?