Poll Detail
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Did you attend a Memorial Day service?
Yes
28%
No
72%
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Member Comments
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| DRichey | |
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05-28-08 12:33 AM
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when you read how many people did not attend Memorial Events you realize how little people care--when I was young you use to see 50 small children in parades with their bikes all decorated in red, white, and blue ex-soldiers in their uniforms marching and everyone and I mean everyone saluted the flag when it passed by and the men removed their hats and put them over their hearts--I for one still have great respect for this beloved country and the men and women in uniform who serve willing to give us the freedom we have--GOD BLESS AMERICA--that is why everyone wants to come to our country
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| Route43 | |
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05-27-08 11:46 PM
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I now live in Sneads Ferry, NC, right across the New River from Camp Lejeune. Sneads Ferry, a small fishing village, has an annual Memorial Day Parade and anyone can be in it. The only requirement is to carry an American flag. The parade is followed by a Memorial service and a community picnic. I grew up in East Springfield and have many wonderful memories of its annual Memorial Day Parade. I wish now that I would have paid more attention to and talked with the WWI veterns. Whenever I remember the East Springfield Memorial Day Parade, I can't help but think of the work and dedication that Lewis (Lou) Call put into it. Lou Call passed away a few months back but is remember by me this Memorial Day as a person who was devoted to his community, especially the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. Thank you, Lou.
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