Arlington South Beach - Memorial Day 2006
by Peter Graves-Goodman Sunday, May. 28, 2006 at 7:50 PM
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Veterans for Peace, Miami-Dade Chapter and Democracy for America Miami-Dade (DFAM), want to remind you that there is a war going on! They have put up 1000 memorial headstones between 10th & 11th Street on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach to represent the 2,513 American soldiers who have died in Iraq as of yesterday.

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Memorial Day, also called Decoration Day, is a patriotic holiday in the United States. It is a day to honor Americans who gave their lives for their country. Originally, Memorial Day honored military personnel who died in the Civil War (1861-1865). The holiday now also honors those who died in any war while serving the United States.

Memorial Day is a day for remembering those who have laid their lives in the nation's service. Here are some ways to celebrate the patriotic spirit of this day:

1. Donate to families of soldiers who are wounded or have lost their lives.

2. Observe the National Moment of Remembrance. The Moment occurs on Memorial Day, 3 PM, local time, for 1 minute. You can choose to observe this moment in any way you like. It is the sentiment that counts.

3. Visit a grave site and offer flowers to those U.S. Troops who have died in the nation's service.

4. Support a local Memorial day event in your community.

5. Teach small children the importance of this holiday!

6. Donate your time to a Veteran that may need some help ie: mowing lawns or helping with projects around the house.

7. Visit a Veterans Hospital and spread some good cheer!

8. THANK A VET! Write a card of thanks to your local veterans org. Vets for Peace and VFW's are a some good examples! You could always send a care package to the troops! (They LOVE getting mail)

9. Wear patriotic gear! Wear a shirt that shows you support our troops! Even better one that says bring them home NOW!!!

10. Hang an American Flag

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Support the Troops
by Peter Graves-Goodman Sunday, May. 28, 2006 at 7:50 PM
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Bring Them Home Now!
by Peter Graves-Goodman Sunday, May. 28, 2006 at 7:50 PM
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Veterans for Peace - Miami
by Peter Graves-Goodman Sunday, May. 28, 2006 at 7:50 PM
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L-R: Lee (Veteran) and Sam Feldman (Vice President - Veterans for Peace, South Florida)
by Peter Graves-Goodman Sunday, May. 28, 2006 at 7:50 PM
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