"We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance.
All that the consecrated wealth and taste of the nation
can add to their adornment and security, is but a
fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders.
Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent
visitors and fond mourners. Let no vandalism of avarice
or neglect, no ravages of time testify to the present
or the coming generations, that we have forgotten as a
people the cost of a free and undivided Republic.
If other eyes grow dull, and other hands slack, and other
hearts cold in the solemn trust, ours shall keep it well
as long as the light and warmth of life remains to us."
---General John Logan, General Order No. 11, May 5, 1868
Over the past century, more than 35 million men and women
answered the call to arms.
In World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf,
Iraq, and countless unnamed military engagements. More than half
a million of them never came home.
Some died in battle, others in captivity, all died too soon.
Recent military action in Afghanistan and Iraq has offered fresh
reminders of the human reality of war: ordinary men and women
leaving homes and families and all they know to risk their lives
for an ideal of honor, or duty, or just to protect the soldier next
to them. People of patriotism and goodwill may debate the merits of
any given war, police action, or humanitarian mission. But there should
be no debate about our debt to the hundreds of thousands of our citizens
who have given the ultimate sacrifice of their lives heeding the nation's
call to service.
Memorial Day is more than the start of summer.
It is a chance to pause and remember the sacrifices!
Remember the gallantry and bravery -- remember the fallen!
In loving memoy of our Father, Manuel Jose Rosado - 1917- 1987
He gave his best in WW11
Always in our hearts......R.I.P. beloved until we meet again.
Miss you still! Your daughters Vilma & Irene, granddaughters, Chandra & Kathyrn