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Iowans encouraged to remember true meaning of Memorial Day

May 27, 2002 By admin

In the midst of the barbequing and relaxation of this holiday, Iowans are encouraged to remember the name of this holiday and why they have a freedom-filled day off. Sergeant First Class Christopher Larsen is spokesman for the Army’s 366th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment based in Des Moines.People are asked to observe a minute of silence and remembrance today at 3 P-M, honoring all men and women in uniform who have died while serving our country. Sergeant Larsen says in this first Memorial Day after the September 11th attacks, Americans are finding a renewed sense of patriotism. He says things are closer to home with Iowa’s guardmembers on active duty in the U-S and Afghanistan. Larsen suggests ringing a bell to signify the beginning and end of the National Moment of Remembrance this afternoon at three. For more information, surf to “www.remember.gov”.

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