As we enjoy the parties, swimming pools and barbecues this three-day weekend, we must first abide in the words of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who once said, “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy, forget in time that men have died to win them.”
Memorial Day was first established on May 30, 1868 — then known as Decoration Day — to honor soldiers who died in the Civil War. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan designated the day so flowers would be in bloom and could decorate the graves of those who died in the war.
Every year since, Americans have paused to pay tribute to that family member, neighbor, co-worker, best friend, teammate or classmate who “answered the call” over the years, but never returned to enjoy the benefits of his or her dedication to this country.
Several events over the next several days are planned in Boerne to honor those Americans who fought and perished serving their country.
American Legion Capt. Mark “Tyler” Voss Post 313 will hold its remembrance ceremony from 10-10:45 a.m. Monday at Veterans Plaza, 801 S. Main St. The post will recognize and pay homage to all who have fought and died in service to the country, especially those from Boerne and Kendall County.
Boerne’s VFW Post 688 Memorial Day ceremony is slated to begin at 11 a.m. in the Boerne Cemetery, 700 N. School St., at the flagpole. Similarly, Boerne and Kendall County residents who perished defending their country will be honored.
Later in the day, residents are invited to join the Post 688 members as they retrieve the hundreds of flags placed at veteran gravesites in the cemetery. The flag retrieval begins at 5 p.m. and the public is welcome to join in.
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