If there's one thing MamaBear adores, it's the good 'ole USA.
You simply cannot get a better country in which to live!
And a good portion of our greatness comes from those individuals who were and are willing to put their lives on the line for folks like us to live in our democracy.
Today is Memorial Day…and it's a day to honor those who sacrificed so much.
First, let's start with the following. I received it from a dear friend whose son is in the military.
Memorial Day Thoughts
(like what you're seeing? Please feel free to tell your friends about this page!)
Next, as the Mama Bear loves parenting, let's check out:
Military Mom and Dad Parent Blogs and Resources
and then
- National Association of Military Moms and Spouses
- National Military Family Association
- Operation Military Parents
- Proud Army Moms
- Specialized Training of Military Parents
- Stripes
Next, consider:
Kids Supporting Soldiers
- Kids In Support of Soldiers
- Kids in Support of Fallen Soldiers
- Kids for Our Troops
- Let's Say Thanks!
- Letters To Soldiers
And no Memorial Day post would be complete without:
Memorial Day Lesson Plans
- Education World Memorial Day
- HomeSchool Mom Memorial Day
- Memorial Day Activities and Games
- Memorial Day Crafts
- Memorial Day Online Puzzles
- Memorial Day Lesson Plans and Activities
Did you also know about:
Memorial Day Resources
- History.com Memorial Day
- In Memory of our Honored Dead
- Memorial Day History Videos
- Memorial Day Interactive Maps
- Memorial Day – Not Just For Fallen Soldiers
Then jump to:
Military Blogs
From there, move to:
War Memorials and Genealogy
- American Battle Monuments Commission
- Full List of War Memorials
- Missing in Action but Not Forgotten
- Military Genealogy Resources
- Vietnam Vets Memorial
Hey! Don't miss:
Memorial Day Celebrations
- US Memorial Day Parade Directory
- Frugal Memorial Day Celebrations
- How to Observe Memorial Day
- National Memorial Day Parade
- Rolling Thunder
Continue then on to:
Soldier Networking
Next, visit:
Supporting Soldiers – General
Did you know about:
Women in the Military
- Highlights of the History of Women in Military American Timeline
- History of Women in the Military
- Military Women
- MiliWomen
- Women's Military History Firsts
- Women in Military Service Memorial
And finally, never forget:
Veteran's Associations
- American Gulf War Veterans Association
- The American Legion
- The American Legion Riders
- American Military Retirees Association (AMRA)
- AMVETS
- Disabled American Veterans
- Carolina Patriot Rovers Inc.
- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Association (IAVA)
- KittyHawk Vets
- Military Coalition
- Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
- National Veterans Organization of America
- National Association of Veterans Program Administrators (NAVPA)
- Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Retired Enlisted Association
- Student Veterans of America
- US Gulf War Vets
- Veterans Families United
- Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
- Veterans Health Council
- Veterans of the Vietnam War
- Veteran Support Center
- Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center
- Vietnam Veterans of America
In closing, I'd like to share:
Great Memorial Day Video Tributes
And I do just have to add:
Remember…
This day is *not* just about barbeques and opening the pool!
Take the time to remember our Military…and thank them for their sacrifices. It's because of them…that we can live as we do.
Parent well,
Mama Bear
