It has always been a tradition at our house to observe Memorial Day in some way. When the kids were younger we would pack them up on Friday afternoon and head for a nearby campground. We would be sure to take a long plenty of flags and decorations to make our camp one of the best looking ones in the park.
Then when the kids got into high school and the band, we went to the different Memorial Day parades and listened to the speeches. We would hold the flags proudly and listen with awe at the playing of taps. We went to so many of these that the kids started knowing the speeches by heart.
Then when our last one graduated, we found a new way of celebrating. We decorate our yard with a row of flags - it makes a grand display! We travel to see family, in one state or another and we have a Memorial Day picnic in a park with whomever is available in the family to be with us.
I feel like you don't have to go to a lot of expense to celebrate Memorial Day. I think it could even be done by visiting a nearby cemetery or by thanking a service member for their sacrifice.
But whatever you do, travel and play safe. We all need each other around for the next Memorial Day.
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