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Memorial Day

Monday, May 27, 2024
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 27, 2024
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Remembering the fallen on Memorial Day 2024

    One of the greatest honors of my life was the privilege of serving as commander-in-chief, and with pride also came sometimes heartbreak and loss. And the sober recognition of the sacrifices that so many Americans and their families have made to preserve our freedom. On Memorial… pic.twitter.com/Xn9ZvdOqRj — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 27, 2024
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Sunday, May 29, 2016
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 29, 2016
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President Obama on Memorial Day and our fallen heroes

President Obama on Memorial Day and our fallen heroes. This weekend, Obama offered up praise to active-duty troops and veterans, while he stressed Memorial Day is for those brave warriors who never came home. For many of us, the holiday is a great time to gather for BBQs and parties, shop, or just relax and enjoy our freedoms. We can […]
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Monday, May 26, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 26, 2014
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Memorial Day 2014: Paying tribute to our fallen heroes

“From those shots fired at Lexington and Concord more than two centuries ago to our newest generation of veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, our history shines with patriots who answered the call to serve.  They put their lives on the line to defend the country they loved.  And in the end, many gave that “last full measure […]
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Monday, May 27, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 27, 2013
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Memorial Day 2013: Fun, sun, and remembering the fallen

The stars and stripes are flying. Some folks had their flags out over the weekend. It’s one simple, but poignant way to remember the fallen — those who died fighting for or in service to our country. As we enjoy the grilling, the shopping, the fun in the sun this Memorial Day in Burbank and elsewhere, Americans should take a […]
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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Photo Gallery: President Obama at Memorial Day ceremony

President Barack Obama: “Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay.  But we can honor their sacrifice, and we must.  We must honor it in our own lives by holding their memories close to our hearts, and heeding the example they set.  And we must honor it as a nation by keeping our […]
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