Your back porch is decked out in as many American flag, Uncle Sam, and other red, white, and blue patriotic decorations as you can find. The hamburgers are charring on the grill, fresh strawberries are atop your pretzel salad, and a fly just landed on your potato salad (well, we hope not, but we all know it happens). Your family and friends are filling up your driveway and everyone is definitely ready to visit, eat, and celebrate Memorial Day!
Now, we all know Memorial Day isn’t about a day off work or school, a family BBQ, or a vacation weekend, but to remember those currently serving our country and who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. The first Memorial Day was actually celebrated in 1865, following President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination to commemorate fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. It is truly a day to thank our veterans and be proud to be American citizens.
To celebrate, many of us actually do convene on the back deck for a BBQ lunch and game of horseshoes. But, when you bite into that juicy burger or creamy potato salad, and as you’re savoring the rich pretzel salad, remember to thank a farmer for growing and producing the food that fills your flimsy paper plate.
So enjoy your Monday off work, your BBQ, or your weekend at the beach, but don’t forget, that when the sun sets and the fireworks begin, to thank a veteran and thank a farmer!
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