Moment of Remembrance

Posted on May 21, 2014 by AU Bankaitis

Memorial-Day-iPad-WallpaperMemorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May that offers the bonus of a three-day weekend to many, serving as the unofficial kick-off to summer. Americans celebrate with barbeques, family get-togethers and the like. Over the years, the true meaning of Memorial Day has perhaps been lost and it makes sense to reflect as to what next Monday is intended to represent.

Originally referred to as Decoration Day, Memorial Day was designated an official federal holiday in 1971. Whereas Veteran’s Day has been set aside to thank and honor those who honorably served in the military, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance in honor of the men and women who have died while serving the U.S. military. In May of 2000, President Bill Clinton released a White House memo, directing all executive departments and agencies to memorial daypromote a “National Moment of Remembrance“. In this very same memo, all Americans were encouraged to pause for one minute at 3:00 pm local time on Memorial Day, to remember and reflect on the sacrifices made by so many serving the U.S. military. Please join me and my co-workers at Oaktree Products in St. Louis, Missouri for a moment of silence on this Memorial Day (Monday, May 26, 2014) at 3:00 pm local time to honor those who died while serving our country.

About AU Bankaitis

A.U. Bankaitis, PhD is a clinical Audiologist with extensive clinical, research, and business experience within the hearing industry. She is Vice President of Oaktree Products, a multi-line distributor of audiology supplies and screening/diagnostic test equipment. Dr. Bankaitis created this blog to educate her colleagues and providers in the hearing health care industry on viable product solutions for their patients and/or clinical practice.
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8 Responses to Moment of Remembrance

  1. Julie says:
    May 27, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    Over the Memorial Day weekend, there were so many touching stories of the men and women who unselfishly gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting and defending our Country. Thank you.

  2. Karen says:
    May 23, 2014 at 9:28 am

    Thanks to all the men and women who have given their lives to protect our freedom!

  3. Nicole says:
    May 22, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    God Bless all the men and women who put their lives on the line for us!

  4. Anne Walker says:
    May 22, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    Thank you to all the men and women who have sacrificed so much for us.

  5. Maggie Kleffner says:
    May 21, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    Thank you to all the men and women who have fought and still do fight for our freedom! I feel very fortunate to live in this country they fight so hard to protect.

  6. Mary Ellen Sery says:
    May 21, 2014 at 8:55 am

    Agreed Kurt! I feel so fortunate to live in a country full of freedom. I remember and thank those who sacrificed their lives for it, and remember the sacrifices of their families, as well.

  8. Kurt Stull says:
    May 21, 2014 at 6:39 am

    Thanks for the reminder A.U. All too often, we do tend to lose site of the true intent of some of our holidays and the vital contributions our military has made to this country. Always enjoy reading your posts!

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