Memorial Day reflections on war graves and honor
Kenna Amos reflects on burial sites from Little Bighorn to Premier in McDowell County and the meaning of Memorial Day. He recalls personal memories of wartime graves, the dignity of national monuments, and respect for all fallen service members across wars and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana’s
Custer National Cemetery
Korea
Vietnam
Custer
Premier
McDowell County
Premier’s
Little Bighorn’s
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Masthead and Motto
The page lists editorial leadership and staff roles with names including Randy Deason Samantha Perry Ktasibi Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins Bob Redd Thomas A Colley and editors. It also features a Bible verse from 2 Timothy 1 7 AV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ktasibi
Tammie Toler
Barbara Hawkins
Bob Redd
Memorial Day 2003 Reflections On Remembrance And Resolve
Memorial Day began May 5 1868 as Decoration Day to honor Civil War dead. It was expanded after World War I and made a national holiday in 1971 set for the last Monday in May. The piece recalls Sept 11 and urges unity, remembrance, and gratitude for those who sacrificed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
West Virginia
Four Seasons
Welch
Riverside Drive
Kimball
Dad
Buck
Ran
John A. Logan
Congress
Byrd praised for stand against aggression and tyranny
Lisa Underwood from South Lake Tahoe writes in support of Senator Robert Byrd, praising his Senate floor speech against preemptive attack and international law concerns. She recalls his courage, urging re-election and denouncing critics who label opposition as unAmerican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Sen
Robert Byrd
Middle East
Sen. Byrd
Iraq
Byrd
Senate
United States
Australia
Denver
Lisa Underwood
Lake Tahoe
Calif
Bluefield
Out of the mouth of babes lesson on family love
Jim Davidson shares a story about grandchildren and a Grandfather to teach compassion. A frail elder moves to eat with the family, prompting a shift when a four year old builds a future bowl for them. The tale ends with Grandfather dining with kin and a warning to care for aging parents and grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandfather
David Hawkins
Hazel
David
Also Mentioned on This Page
America
Colin Powell
U.S
Switzerland
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
George A. Custer
U.S. Seventh Cavalry
Sitting Bull
Crazy Horse
Custer Battlefield
Reno- Benteen
Company
Jaeger
Kenna Amos
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Baily Telegraph
Randy Deason
Samantha Perry
Thomas A. Colley
Jim Davidson
Bentley Drive
Conway
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