Memorial Day is the federal holiday designated to honor American service people who died in battle.
1) On May 30, 1868, President Grant presided over the Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery. Have you ever visited Arlington Cemetery?No I have not.
2) On Memorial Day, it is customary to fly the flag at half-staff until noon and then raise it to the top of the staff until sunset. Will you be flying the flag at your home this weekend?Yes will up today.
3) Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, because flowers and ribbons were left on graves of soldiers. Do you find solace in visiting cemeteries?Yes I like to go to the cemetery where most of my relatives are. I was there for Mother's Day. My parents, grandparents and great grandparents are buried at Fairhaven Memorial Cemetery.
4) The lyrics to this week's song were written by Julia Ward Howe in 1861. Her inspiration was a White House visit with Abraham Lincoln. In 2020, under normal circumstances, public tours of the White House are available but you must request your ticket in advance from your Member of Congress (House or Senate). When you travel, do you plan your trip weeks before you go? Or do you decide how your days will unfold once you reach your destination?We always plan if it is longer than a couple of days.
5) Judy Garland performed this week's song before a live audience as a tribute to President Kennedy, who had been assassinated just weeks before. She knew Kennedy personally and considered this a farewell to a friend. While the performance was difficult for her -- at one point she flubs the lyrics -- she believed it was important, and could perhaps help the country heal. Tell us about a song that reminds you of someone you loved who is no longer with us.When my mom died and we siblings were discussing her service, I remembered my mom telling me the song she wanted at her funeral. It is called You Will Never Walk Alone. I remembered it because we learned it in 7th grade choir and my mom had gone to our performance. When my dad was dying he asked for I Can Only Imagine and Amazing Grace. So when I here those songs, I think of them. There is a Spanish song called Sabor a Mi that reminds me of my parents. It was sung by Eddie Gorme. We learned how to slow dance with that song. It was played at all our weddings. I danced with my dad and my hubby with my mom. Frank Sinatra songs remind me of my dad. Carol King Tapestry album makes me think of my mom because she bought the album for me and I still have it. Certain hymns remind me of my grandma.
6) John F. Kennedy served in WWII and was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps medal and a Purple Heart. His brother Joe also served and was awarded the Navy Cross, but he received his citation posthumously, having died during a flying mission over East Suffolk, England. Here at Saturday 9, we consider everyone who serves a hero and want to hear about the veterans and active military members in your life.My grandfather tried to enlist during WW2 but they did not take him because he had 5 young kids at home. They told him they needed men to supervise women at the Long Beach Harbor since so many men had to leave. He did that in the evening after working his regular job. His two sons were veterans of the Korean War. My dad served 6 years in the Naval Reserve and his sister was in the Navy and stationed at the Presido in San Fransisco. Her son my cousin served in the Navy as a Corpsman and is now a Physicians assistant. My grandmas two brothers served in World War 2. My husbands grandfather was at the Battle of Normandy and survived.
7) Memorial Day is considered the beginning of the summer season. Will you be enjoying warm weather this weekend?Yes in my backyard having a BBQ with family. The grands will be in the spa. It will be 89 that day.
8) Berries are especially popular in summer. Which is your favorite: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or raspberries?blackberries and boysenberries from Knotts Berry Farm I also tried Hukkleberries while at Yosemite.
9) If you could attend a Memorial Day picnic with any fictional character, which would you choose? All the people at the Twelve Oaks BBQ in the beginning of Gone With The Wind. I have read the book 7 times and I use to have a poster in my bedroom
