Memorial Day

No duty is more urgent
than that of returning thanks.
...St. Ambrose

On Memorial Day we remember and honor our heroes.
This was taken at Mount Vernon Mortuary.

*46,000,000 veterans have served the nation in times of war

*There are 18,000,000 living American veterans

*658,000 members of the U.S. military have lost their lives in conflict (from 1775 - present day)

https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day

[Diana]

Wonderful capture.

[Nigel Rogers]

Wow, quite a stark looking tower in some ways though.

[Casablanca]

What an unusual church

[Brian]

Poignant image.

[Joan Robillard]

Wonderful

[Dave]

Love how the spire stands out against the blue.

[Beverley]

Great pov…

[carol white]

Great capture. Fav 😊

[gloria jones]

Wonderful capture.

[Rob Z]

A marvellous image

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Heather]

Great light, colours, and composition to make this a really strong image! Perfect for the day! Fav

[wendy frost]

Well captured scene and with a lovely blue sky.

[Sandy Z W]

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