How to Honor Active Duty Soldiers on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time to remember our soldiers who have served and who are currently serving our country in the military. Make specific plans this Memorial Day to include honor the soldiers who are serving now. With some planning, you can make this Memorial Day something special for the soldiers in your life. Does this Spark an idea?
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Talk to a local school or church and ask them to write letters to soldiers on active duty, honoring their dedication to our country. Collect the letters and send them to the soldiers, timing them so that they arrive shortly before Memorial Day.
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Plan your Memorial Day celebrations with your family's active duty soldiers in mind. Bring their photograph and display it prominently. Ask family members to share memories of that soldier. Videotape the celebrations and send it to the soldier so they know how you've chosen to honor them on Memorial day.
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Flood the active duty soldiers with emails to let them know that they're being honored on Memorial Day. Let them know that your family and friends are thinking about them and wishing them the best.
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Pray for active duty soldiers everywhere. Ask for their comfort and safety, and ask God to honor their dedication while they serve the country.
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List the active duty soldiers' names on websites and mailing lists so they get support daily and not just on Memorial Day. There are many Web sites and radio stations that convey to soldiers cards and messages of support and encouragement.
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