Memorial Day Recipes To help make memories

My family and I know that "Old Glory" wave is not by chance. We have lost loved ones in war. Memorial Day is special.

Memorial Day is for remembering the sacrifices made by others - for us - for our continued freedom. But I think the day should also be used to create new memories.

Having lost family to war, I think I'm able to put this particular feast in perspective. This is a day, in fact, an entire weekend, for us to accomplish two things: remember and appreciate the sacrifice made by others and exercising those won freedoms in a way that creates good memories with those we love yet.

Memorial Day should certainly be more meaningful than just a weekend or three days a mini vacation. It is a sacred day of remembrance ... but should also be a time to celebrate the life of any other company, as time permits. I especially like to totally surround myself with friends and relatives on this day, or even on this entire weekend, to celebrate what we have (yet) because of those who gave their lives.

Memorial Day comes the horror of war - first the Civil War - and now for all those who have fallen away because of the war. The purpose of this holiday may seem to be fading from some peoples' consciousness. And 'now simply a vacation of three days? It is simply the unofficial start to summer and BBQ? It 's an excuse to go shopping since many businesses promote Memorial Day sales? He lost the original meaning of the day?

My family and I know that "Old Glory" does not continue to wave by accident. It will take time for the whole weekend from Memorial Day to remember the fallen. We go to cemeteries and place flags. Old Glory flies at half-mast at home. There are stories, some sad, some happy, those who can not be at our family party. We remember them with reverence.

We also remember the last words of my husband as his first Cobra helicopter was on fire and about to explode: "Tell my family I love them Tell them to live for me.".

So ... My family and I celebrate our freedom - and life. We live our lives together. We do the best by being together and enjoying great recipes and the food they create.

One of the things that my family and I do is talk about how to support our troops today. We have put together a "care package" or two or three or four. We send packages to soldiers somewhere in this world. No matter where they are stationed or what service you need.

As one soldier wrote recently, "All soldiers need the simple knowledge of a thing ... I want someone to come home. If a soldier is that ... might be able to make it through anything!"

After the package (s) are wrapped and sent, we do as ordered by our missing loved ones - we celebrate with food and beverage and memories - and create new memories to be enjoyed forever (see link below). What a gift they gave us!

Now you like it! Live your lives well, celebrate and ... remember. These Memorial Day Recipes will help guarantee you and your family a memorable day .......