Photo of the Soldiers National Monument at Gettysburg National Cemetery in Gettysburg National Military Park, April 2007
Memorial Day began as Decoration Day in May 1868 as a way to honor fallen Union comrades who died during the American Civil War. After the end of World War I it was expanded to honor all American casualities in any war. It is a time to remember all those who gave the last full measure of devotion and gave their lives for their country.
In honor of Memorial Day, I'm giving away a template based on one of my favorite Gettysburg layouts. Which seems fitting since Gettysburg is the bloodiest battle in American history and for many is considered to be the turning point of the Civil War.
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Enjoy! Have a wonderful holiday! Thank you to all those who gave their lives for this wonderful nation. You are not forgotten!
Melissa
9 comments:
Thank you Melissa!! ((hugs)) You are right a lot of people look at Memorial Day as a long weekend, but it is a time to remember those who have fallen and served to keep our country what it is today--free. Thanks for the reminder and thanks for the template ((hugs))
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Thanks for the reminder and the beautiful template.
Thank you for sharing this great template!
This is an awesome template! Thanks!
You are always so good to share your creativity!! :)
soooo adorable!!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the fabulous template, Melissa! I'm always in awe of your beautiful historical layouts.
Thank you, Melissa! I was needing new inspiration for my pics from Arlington National Cemetery. And thanks for the reminder, too!
Thank you. This is a VERY pretty template.
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