Saturday we are celebrating my Mom's birthday...74! We have family coming from all over to celebrate. This is her second birthday since her second husband died. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor. My own Dad was in the Philippines during WWII. (he lived to be 69) My Father-in-law was in Europe (second day's landing at Normandy and is still active and backpacking on the Appalachian Trail at 79!). Something I've just become aware of this year is happening at a state park near us. There is a replica of an old fort there and they are having a display of WWII weapons and vehicles. There is supposed to be some Big Band music from the time period, and their honored guests are WWII Veterans from both the Pacific and European theaters of conflict. Family picnics and barbecues are a big thing for the day, and with the beach nearby hopes are for clear skies! If it rains the malls won't complain. There is a city wide event at the Veterans Memorial Wall one evening and fireworks on another night. Sunday services at our church always (on Memorial Day) include some special music to recognize the sacrifice made by those who have given their lives serving our country. Usually they have the veterans in the congregation stand as they call out the wars in which they served. The WWII participants are getting fewer each year. Debbie
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