Since the earliest days of decorating the graves of fallen Civil War soldiers with flowers, we have come together as a nation to remember our fallen. On Memorial Day, we honor and grieve for those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice in service. Memorial Day is more than laying wreaths or placing flags. It is a solemn day calling us to reflect on the sacrifices made by those whose voices we never heard but who paid with their lives or long suffering for their and our freedoms. It is an opportunity for us as a nation to pause for communal mourning, remembrance, song, honor, and making meaning.
This year our gathering is of utmost importance as we deal with the impacts of the Afghanistan War and the ongoing horror in Ukraine. We hope you will find hope, healing, support and meaning with us this coming Memorial Day.
