As the granddaughter, daughter, mom and mom-in-law to American Soldiers/Veterans, as a Veteran myself and for all the heros who have served and/or fallen in defense of this great country, I remember! Today the flag should fly at half staff (unless you are on a ship--then it is half mast) until noon. At 3 pm your local time there is a National Remembrance for One minute...One minute to stop all the things we are freely able to do and to take that moment to remember and appreciate all our military have done for this country over the years!

If you go to a parade today...Please remember it is a Memorial Day Parade. For God's sake, STAND UP and SALUTE THE FLAG when it passes by!!! That is Official protocal for when the flag passes by. Remember you (if you are, of course) are an American. Set the example for showing you are proud to be one!!!!! Set the example for those who may not know. Show everyone YOU know and appreciate what it means to live freely in this country!
Nothing drives me more crazy than people being too lazy to salute our flag.

*steps off her soap box--end of rant*