Nonnie's Observations

 recalling our dead with tenderness, hopefulness for our reunion For this picture, I used the "color selection" setting (red, of course) on my Nikon L32 camera. Note the red flowers and small flags in the background. the grave site of my beloved Information as to why  we celebrate Memorial Day  can be found here . sharing with Rebecca at her heartfelt Haiku My Heart Hoosier Quote: “Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.” ~Amelia Earhart~

I find this hymn in the Monday, May 27, devotion of the May 2013 issue“Magnificat” so fitting for today. Remember, Lord, the fallen Who died in fields of war, In flaming clouds, in screaming crowds, On streets that are no more, That we today might waken And greet this day in peace With grateful prayer for those who bear The storms that never cease. Remember friends and strangers, And those forgotten now, Whose names are known to you alone,  Before whose love we bow And ask that you surround them With mercy’s endless light That they may live, and we forgive The foe they went to fight. Remember, Lord, the living, Who bear the pain of loss- A death she died who stood beside  Her Son upon the cross. Remember all your children, The dead and those who weep, And make us one beneath the sun Where love will never sleep. May each of you  have a peaceful and safe Memorial Day. photo taken on Walmart's parking lot near the display of flowers my husbands' term of service plate on his ...