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The origins of Memorial Day
05-29-2017, 08:49 AM
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For Memorial Day this year, I wrote a little piece about Joyce Kilmer, author of the (formerly?) famous poem "Trees". For those who don't know, Sgt. Kilmer was killed in action during the Second Battle of the Marne, and he had continued to write poetry even during his service in France.

Memorial Day 2017: Joyce Kilmer

(The first word in the poem below is "Upon", which isn't clear in the handwriting.)

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I have endured a great deal of ridicule without much malice; and have received a great deal of kindness, not quite free from ridicule. I am used to it. (Letter to James H. Hackett, November 2, 1863)
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05-29-2017, 10:26 AM
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Thank you for posting this.

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05-29-2017, 11:58 AM
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05-29-2017, 03:41 PM
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I waited until today (Memorial Day) to purchase discounted appliances at a major store which will go unnamed because I am a veteran. I got a great discount. The cashier told me that the store had received flak for giving discounts to veterans. Are we in trouble folks as a nation- or what?

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05-29-2017, 04:12 PM
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(05-29-2017 10:26 AM)LincolnMan Wrote:  Thank you for posting this.

You're welcome. Smile
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