Enjoy Memorial Day

On behalf of all of us at MCC (Mohave Community College) we hope you will join us and take a moment today to remember all those who serve or have served our country - if that's you, or members of your family, a very special thank you.

We also thought you'd enjoy checking out a favorite Memorial Day website with lots of helpful information about the holiday and the way it is celebrated.. enjoy

www.usmemorialday.org

When I want to know which websites are “Hot” – we can always check out

www.allmyfaves.com – which we refer to in classes quite often..

Another favorite website to visit that lists their opinion of the top “100 websites” is:

www.100bestwebsites.org

Want to travel from the comfort of home, then check out web cams all over the world, including spring tulip farms in Holland, beaches all over the country or world, the Eiffel Tower and many many more:

www.earthcam.com

So check them out, and if you have a favorite website you'd like us to share with everyone - just send it to me and remember to save websites you visit to your favorite or bookmark list so they are easy to visit again in the future..

Enjoy the Internet - where we can learn & explore anytime - anywhere…

Memorial Day Poem

On behalf of myself and all of our staff at Mohave Community College, we want to wish you and yours a safe & enjoyable Memorial Day Holiday - so enjoy the wonderful weather...Cherie Houston

Memorial Day

~ by Michelle Keim, PA (1999)

As we stand here looking, at the flags upon these graves

Know these flags represent, a few of the true American brave

They fought for their Country, as man has, through all of time

Except that these soldiers lying here, fought for your country and mine

As we all are gathered here, to pay them our respect

Let's pass this word to others, it's what they would expect

I'm sure that they would do it, if it were me or you

To show we did not die in vein, but for the red, white and blue.

Let's pass on to our children, and to those who never knew

What these soldiers died for, it's the least that we can do

Let's not forget their families, great pain they had to bear

Losing a son, father or husband ~ they need to know we still care

No matter which war was fought, on the day that they died

I stand here looking at these flags, filled with American pride.

So as the bugler plays out Taps, with its sweet and eerie sound

Pray for these soldiers lying here, in this sacred, hallowed ground.

Take home with you a sense of pride

You were here Memorial Day.

Celebrating the way Americans should 

On this solemnest of days.

Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend

On this Memorial Day Weekend, we hope you will take a moment to visit this inspirational website that pays tribute to all of who have served in our military…  The following is an excerpt from the “Reflection Page” on this website…

On behalf of all of us at Mohave Community College, we wish you and your families a safe & enjoyable Memorial Day Holiday and we want to thank all of you who have served, or who have family who have served,  in our armed forces..

http://www.thememorialdaytribute.com

Memorial Day is a good time to reflect on the sacrifices and services of the American soldiers and veterans and the U.S. military men and women. The American military is, has always been and will always recruit the best and finest of the crop of young men and women of the country and we will continue to shower them with appreciation, support and prayers, as we have always done. Memorial Day is just an opportunity for us to express the special places they have in the hearts of American citizens and more by honoring the people who work in the various branches of the military.

The horrific tragedy of September 11, 2001, has stirred all and reawakened the spirit of patriotism in all hearts and unity and oneness binds all Americans in a special bond. The words 'United We Stand' and 'God Bless America' still hold the power to stir out hearts on this very special day.

Let the feelings of true patriotism and love for all those who have risked their lives for the sake of America show by putting up American flags in front of your houses, have parties with patriotic themes to honor military and ex-military men and women in your neighborhood and community. It is a good idea to coax them into telling more about their experiences with the military and on the warfront and you may get an opportunity to hear some exceptional real tales that you may have not even imagined about.

Memorial Day-Thank you to all who serve

This weekend, we celebrate Memorial Day 2011, a day meant to remember and give thanks to all those serving in our military and especially those who have served and have since gone home to heaven...

I received this poem a few weeks ago and feel that it's a wonderful tribute to all those whom we remember this weekend. So as we take a moment to remember and be grateful for the selfless sacarafices so many have and continue to make on our behalf, take a moment to say a prayer of thanks for each and everyone of them - and for those still serving, we thank you and pray that you all come home safely to your families.....

THE FINAL INSPECTION

The Soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass..

'Step forward now, Soldier ,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?'

The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
'No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear..
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

'Step forward now, you Soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.'

Author Unknown~