Tag Archives: Memorial Day 2015

May 5, 1868: Memorial Day Order

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Laura

A little history said well.. (Text source: VA website.) MEMORIAL DAY ORDER Headquarters Grand Army of the Republic, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1868. GENERAL ORDERS No. 11 I. The 30th day of May, 1868 is designated for the purpose of … Continue reading →

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MEMORIAL DAY 3–LZ CORK AND THE CONTINUING FALLOUT

Posted on May 23, 2015 by asknod

When I first wrote about LZ Cork and the adventures of Butch Long, I never expected to hear from anyone else who survived it. A different war, Vietnam conjoined soldiers from all over on an as-needed basis. Thus, from the … Continue reading →

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MEMORIAL DAY 2–GONE TO GRAVEYARDS EVERYONE

Posted on May 22, 2015 by asknod

One of the stalwart antiwar groups singing meaningful songs when I marched off to war were Peter, Paul and Mary. In a more enlightened, less-sexist era, that would have given Mary top billing. Their seminal “Where have all the flowers … Continue reading →