Memorial Day means honoring and remembering those who died serving our country.
This weekend, as you plan activities with family and friends, please keep in mind this is not a “happy” holiday for surviving parents, spouses, children, and those who lost a loved one actively serving our country. You may not realize it, but saying Happy Memorial Day is not something that should be said to a surviving family. Although it marks the beginning of summer, this day was designated as Decoration Day in May 1868 as a day for our country to decorate the graves of those lost to war with flowers.
Memorial weekend is also a time to check on the American flag hanging outside your house. Worn flags should be replaced with new flags. Flags that are no longer suitable for display should be placed in depositories to ensure proper retirement. In the Conroe area there is a box to retire flags in the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park, the main Conroe Central Library (next to the Veterans Memorial Park) and in Honor Café.
Make plans for the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park Memorial Day Observance and Dedication for names on The Line on Monday, May 27 at 9 am at the park located at 1776 Freedom Blvd in Conroe.
Forest Park The Woodlands is also having a Memorial Day ” Tribute to Heroes and Freedom” on Monday, May 27 Memorial Day starting at 10am. It is a free community event to include Presentation of the Colors by The Woodlands Fire Department, A Wreath Ceremony, patriotic music, and Guest Speaker, Marine Corps Veteran Chris Sadler of Honor Cafe. Attendees are invited to enjoy food catered by Honor Cafe following the ceremony at no charge.
The National Moment of Remembrance is Monday, May 27 at 3pm. Stop and honor those who died in service to our country. My son, Specialist Joey Martens Lenz is one of them. Joey died Feb. 1, 2022. Visit his bench, the bench of LCPL Armando Hernandez, and the names on the Wall at the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park. To us, every day is Memorial Day.
After Memorial Day the Free Movie in the Park will be at Heritage Place Park hosted by the City of Conroe on Friday, May 31. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs to sit on the lawn. “Minions: The Rise of Gru” will be the featured movie beginning at dusk or 8:15pm. Concessions will be available at the park.
Be safe. Shop Local.
Margie Taylor may be reached at margie@taylorizedpr.com.
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