Yaffle by Jeffrey Caulfield and Brian Ponshock for May 30, 2022

Thumbs up to “IndianYaffleis”.

As a veteran I appreciate Veteran’s Day. But Memorial Day is for those is the armed services who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Let’s try to keep them straight.

Very timely, nice work guys and even included Yaffle.

Yes! I knew you guys (including Yaffle) would honor today!!

Awwww! This is beautiful and so touching!

I see Yaffle is overseeing this wonderful tribute!

Thank you Brian for this memorable mural!

I have many Vets in my family, who are gone now and my heart is sad! My father, many uncles, cousins…all served their country..HEROES!

All Vets are Heroes! They need to be treated with the utmost respect and care!

Congratulation to Brian and Jeffrey for their talents and joy they bring to us every day! We appreciate it, because it’s a lot of work!

Thank you! =~}

Went on the website and saw Brian working on his mural! What a work of art!

Veterans Day is for those who hung up their uniforms (Nov.11). Memorial Day is for those who didn’t get out of theirs.

I very much appreciate the mural, but it is an inappropriate feature today when we are not honoring vets (that comes later) but we are honoring those who died for their country while in uniform.

See Brian in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh-LzQuoItg

Awesome job, Brian!!! Were you paid in Andes Mints, tho?

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THANK YOU!!!!

MEMORIAL DAY

There is often confusion between Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day. They have a lot in common but have very different purposes.

Lets start with Veteran’s Day. Veteran’s Day is a federal holiday in the United States that is observed annually on November 11 to honor military veterans, people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veteran’s Day originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1918 to honor the end of World War I. In 1938, November 11 became a legal holiday dedicated to honoring World War I veterans. This act was later amended to include all veterans by changing the word “Armistice” with “Veteran’s.” Understanding about Veteran’s Day is important because veterans have done such a great service to our country that they deserve to be recognized for their bravery and patriotism.

Now lets talk about Memorial Day . . . perhaps one of the most misunderstood of our holidays. Unfortunately, many do not know or understand the significance of Memorial Day. Many often view this national observance as nothing more than a three-day weekend. In reality, Memorial Day is an annual American holiday observed on the last Monday of May to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. This is often referred to by phrases such as “Some gave all,” or “Some gave the last full measure.” Many have a connection to the U.S. military, whether it be through a family member or a friend that served and died while serving. When we have a better understanding of Memorial Day we will have the opportunity to honor the fallen. In years past it was often called Decoration Day and seen as an opportunity to decorate the graves of the fallen. It has become for many a chance to decorate the graves of all loved ones who have died. While that is a good and honorable purpose, it reduces the honor of those who “have given all” for our nation.

More than a million service members have died in wars and conflicts this nation fought since the first colon

More than a million service members have died in wars and conflicts this nation fought since the first colonial soldiers took up arms in 1775 to fight for independence. From the Civil War to Europe – from Pearl Harbor to Korea – from Vietnam to Grenada – from Kuwait to Afghanistan and Iraq – men and women have died so that we could continue to cherish the things they loved – God, country and family.

That is why it is so important on Memorial Day to honor the memory of our fallen warriors who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in wars our nation was forced to fight to maintain liberty. We are also reminded on this day that in each generation, brave men and women will always need to step forward to take the oath of allegiance as members of America’s armed forces, willing to fight, and if necessary die, for the sake of freedom.

They do it for a strong national defense . . . to keep America safe and secure against those enemies who would destroy our American way of life.

They do it for their fellow comrades . . . for those fighting at their side against all odds and for those who separate from the military and become veterans.

They do it for American core values of God and country . . . family, patriotism and our religious heritage.

They do it for their children . . . so that they can grow up in an America that is strong and free. It is through this last pillar . . . children . . . that we can continue the spirit of Memorial Day each and every day.

This is beautiful. Where is it located?

space force what a joke

I think the mural is beautiful and meaningful. Any day that you wish to honor and/or mourn a veteran should be a privilege.

There is a project going on at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia to document the lives of all the persons buried there. They are looking for assistance. Bob Kelly wrote about it in the Metro section of today’s Washington Post newspaper. The bios are short, about 500 words, describing who the person was during the dash that depicts their life. So far those from D-Day, and Pearl Harbor are completed. The person spearheading the project wants to have a digital call up for each grave. If anyone is interested in tracing ancestry, it is a good cause.

let’s hope we don’t have to memorialize too many more young men who fought in senseless wars…

STUNNING ♥♥

Awesome, Brian!!!