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\"\"<\/a>Most of us look forward to Memorial Day as an unofficial kick-off to summer. We appreciate a very needed three-day weekend to rest, relax, cook out and picnic. But for many families, Memorial Day is a sobering day. It is a time to remember and honor military brothers and sisters who died in the service of our country.<\/p>\n

I am one of those who lost a brother in the service of his country. That loss forever changed our family. And because I lived in a military town for most of my adult life, I am acutely aware of all the families that grieve for those who died in military service.<\/p>\n

So, this year, remember the families who have experienced loss and sacrificed so much to protect our freedom. Here are 10 ways to honor our soldiers who died:<\/p>\n

1) Explain the significance of the day to your children. Make sure they know this is more than a day to cook out and go to the lake. Explain why this day is so important.<\/p>\n

2) Fly the American flag at half-mast.<\/p>\n

3) Visit a war museum or memorial.<\/p>\n

4) Place a red poppy on the grave of a veteran (a symbol of the blood of heroes that never dies).<\/p>\n

5) Take a moment for a silent prayer and pray for those still in harm’s way.<\/p>\n

6) Attend a parade or religious service honoring our fallen soldiers.<\/p>\n

7) Participate in the National Moment of Remembrance (pause at 3:00 p.m. your time zone).<\/p>\n

8) Give a donation to a veteran charity like the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.<\/p>\n

9) Sponsor a thank-you bouquet through the National Memorial Day Foundation (www.memorialdayfoundation.org ). You can dedicate your bouquet to a fallen soldier.<\/p>\n

10) Ask your school to be involved in the Adopt a Grave program –the school takes care of a grave of a fallen soldier by keeping it clean and placing flowers on it.<\/p>\n

There aren’t words to express the gratitude I feel to those who bravely fought for our freedom. Thank you to all the soldiers and families who made the ultimate sacrifice. We remember and honor you this Memorial Day.<\/p>\n

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