Memorial Day 2016--Remembering the Fallen Heroes of our Great Nation, The United States of America

Four heroic military chaplains who died saving others on the Dorchester in World War II: George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, Clark V. Poling, and John P. Washington

     Today is Memorial Day when we as a nation remember the service men and women who made the supreme sacrifice giving their life for this country. The real heroes are the ones who didn't come back.
     This holiday originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the soldiers who died in the conflict, and later it was extended to honor all Americans who died while in military service.
     As this national holiday typically marks the start of the summer season, you are asked to pause and take a moment during the day to remember the real meaning of this holiday.
    When you proudly wave your American Flag at the parade in your community, remember why you have freedom today. Freedom is not free. It cost the lives of our finest and best young men and women of our great country.

     The Toll of War
     U. S. deaths in war

     Revolutionary War        4,435
     War of 1812                   2,260
     Mexican                       13,283
     Civil War                    625,000
     Spanish American War   2,446
     World War I                 116.516
     World War II               405,399
     Korean War                  36,574
     Vietnam War                58,220
     Persian Gulf War               383
     Afghanistan War             2,349
     Iraq War                          4, 434
     TOTAL                      1,271,289

   

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