I have never been able to think of the day as one of mourning; I have never quite been able to feel that half-masted flags were appropriate on Decoration Day.
I have rather felt that the flag should be at the peak, because those whose dying we commemorate rejoiced in seeing it where their valor placed it.
We honor them in a joyous, thankful, triumphant commemoration of what they did.
~Benjamin Harrison
Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours.
~Wallace Bruce
Have a memorable and joyous day!
