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Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America.

In Waterville, the Forest J. Pare Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1285 held a morning ceremony at Castonguay Square, next to City Hall, and a wreath-laying ceremony at the Two Cent Bridge at Head of Falls, along the Kennebec River.

The following essay was written by Howard Severt Landey after visiting Normandy American Cemetery in 1976.  Landey served in the U.S. Army and was a part of the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. As a member of the First Army, Advanced Section, European Petroleum Division, Landey drove a truck loaded with gasoline to supply troops on the front line. Landey, who lived in Grand Rapids, passed away on July 4, 2012. He was 94 years old. His wife, Donnabelle, found the essay while conso...

Gardening: Poppies a symbol of sacrifice and healing Candace Barone We honor loss by finding the joy and beauty in people, places and things that surround us. Our culture ideology identifies that sacrificial loss is perpetually intertwined with the beauty in flowers. And while the outward expression has evolved from personal letters and calls to text messages with emojis, we still offer flowers in support. This may explain why so many of our rituals and holidays are connected to floral hist...

TGIF: ‘Flanders Fields’ poem explores sorrow after ultimate sacrifice

View Comments The American Legion Auxiliary of Post 17 in Lewes hopes that each of you will pause with love in your heart for the parents, siblings, spouses, and friends of those who served our great country. The Post 17 family can’t help but think of all the men and women who have gone to fight for this great nation and didn’t return home. We especially pay tribute to our local Veterans and their families and friends.  Memorial Day Weekend is when Americans set aside time to honor those b...

After a long period of pandemic isolation, many people may desire to eschew commemoration for three days of communal frivolity. We should reject that urge.

Read stories of Appalachian State University staff, faculty and alumni veterans as well as a poem by N.C. Poet Laureate Joseph Bathanti.

TGIF: ‘Flanders Fields’ poem explores sorrow after ultimate sacrifice

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