Memorial Day Purrs of Gratitude
Happy Memorial Day to our American readers. Today at Cat Wisdom101, we remember and thank all the men, women, and animals for their service to protect our liberty and freedom. (updated 2018)
As an ex-pat Canadian, U.S. resident with E.U. Finnish citizenship, I’ve been reflecting on world politics and the value of democracy. It’s easy to take for granted the freedom of living in a country with rights until they are removed. We live in a volatile world where anything is possible. Every citizen living in a democracy needs to know they have the power to make a difference.
Memorial Day used to be called Decoration Day. It began after the Civil War as a day to place wreaths on the graves of fallen soldiers. Wreaths and lowers are still placed by graves and public memorials but the holiday gradually changed to the unofficial kick-off to summer.
That translates to family time, BBQs, beach, ice cream, sun cream and flip-flop weather. For some, it means just another long weekend but remember, our rights and freedom aren’t free. We all know someone who lost their lives during military service. They might be a family member, relative, friend or distant ancestor, so pause and honor them for their a sacrifice in the name of freedom.
We’re sharing a new Cat Wisdom 101 graphics and few photos from past Memorial Day posts since the holiday always falls on Mondays. Our Mancat Monday will resume next week. In the meantime, join us daily on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, On Instagram @catwisdom101 & BlackCatsoIg Tell us what you have planned today? Any beach day yet?
Odin says stars and stripes furever.
29 Comments
Kathryn
And purrs again from Cheddar and I. Happy Memorial Day.
Jude Fera
Late Memorial Day greeting to all cat lovers. We all have different kinds of memorials for our cats who have passed on, but the dearest memorials are your memories of them that you keep in your hearts and minds. As long as you remember, there is always a path back to those good days together.
meowmeowmans
We are so grateful each and every day for those heroes who gave their lives so that we could have the freedoms we enjoy. We hope you had a meaningful Memorial Day, dear friends.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks dear friends xoxo
Skeeter And Izzy
We are so very grateful for all who have given their lives for us. We are so very grateful for all those that serve our country every day. We are nothing without those that give all to us.
We are thankful for our freedom and all of the things we are allowed to enjoy in our lives. We celebrate the gift that each member of the service (human and animal alike) has given, gives today and will continue to give. We give them honor and respect and gratitude.
Thank you for the wonderful post!
Luvs
Skeeter and Izzy and the Feral Gang + Twig & Peanut & Romeo & the Angels >^..^^..^<~
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks and purrs for stopping by as always xoxo
Tamago
Such a beautiful post and graphics. We remember those who sacrificed their lives for our rights and freedom. xo
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks dear friends and purrs to the boys xox
Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles
We remembered before we catabrated…petcretary is also a Canadian now living here in the USA past 30 years. This isn’t a holiday there, and we seem to do this on Remembrance Day in November, sort of combining both the sacrificial heroes and the living veterans. Petcretary has oft worked with veterans in her jobs in healthcare. Those men and not a few women are a precious endearing group, and they all have stories to tell…the good the bad and the ugly…they for sure deserve our time and thanks, big thanks. Petcretay could about write a book of the many memoirs she has heard from these peeps…and she could shed tears at some of her own memories of them too.
Some of her uncles served in military positions in WW11, and in other wars too. Some were in the Underground, all of them in Dutch service. Her Dad was a bit young…but he falsified his papers so he would not be picked up by the Germans…and because his family said one son in active duty was enough, and another in the underground. Our Oma’s family also had uncles serving in various ways. When you go and see the cemeteries in Europe for the military of Canada and US service men it is moving to say the least. We live near Fort Custer, Michigan and right now there are thousands of flags placed on the graves there, what a sight. Our unfurbros used to help with placing them when they were in Middle and Highschool.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Purrs for your thoughtful comment. I forgot you were an ex-pat too! More to love and love to you all xo
Layla Morgan Wilde
That is more thoughtful than saying happy. I think I’ll use new wording new year .
Ellen Pilch
Beautiful post for Memorial Day. Thank you for the sweet comment on the passing of my Snowball. XO
The Island Cats
Love these graphics! Happy Memorial Day!
Chris Davis
Thank you for your beautiful words and lovely photos, Layla! Sending love to you and your family on this day of remembrance. xoxo…Chris
Maggie
It doesn’t seem right to wish you a happy memorial day. So I will send a hug of appreciation and remembering.
Johnny
Happy Memorial Day 🙂
The Swiss Cats
Beautiful graphics, and very interesting information for us, non-US kitties. Happy Memorial Day ! Purrs
ellen
I am so glad you included the history. Being on the older side I remember when it was called decoration day and we were taught in school what it meant. Memorial Day isnt meant to be ‘happy’ it is a time of reflection. I even recall before it became another 3 days weekend.
My Mom and Dad were both Korean War vets (the forgotten war) and it was our Mom mostly who made us aware. We met Mrs Sullivan, and our town is where the 5 lived. There are several memorials to them .
It is nice to see Merlin and the rest of the gang !
Caren Gittleman
lovely graphics!
Kathryn
Merlin from above, giving us Meowmemorials
And the earthling cats, celebrating.
Enjoy this day, Layla. I love your posts, and always look forward to them.
jansfunnyfarm
Beautiful graphics. A good day for reflection, isn’t it!
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks Jan. The weather was gloomy so no BBQ and that was purrfect xoxo
Cathy Keisha
Excellent post. Sorry I haven’t been around. TW has been all over the place.
Layla Morgan Wilde
No worries and ditto LOL xo
easyweimaraner
oooh to see Merlin, the wisest cat of the universe, makes this day to a special one… Have a good memorial day…
Layla Morgan Wilde
Arooo, et merci mon amie Phenny xoxo
Eastside Cats
Excellent post
Layla Morgan Wilde
purrs to you dear ones xo
Summer
Have a grateful Memorial Day. <3