Aki Solomos
Traveler, writer, reviewer, all-round observer. I like anything cool & fast, but occasionally sit at a cafe watching the world go by.
MEMORIAL DAY
A great post by someone who understands Memorial Day and the sacrifices made by those who chose to fight…
WWII Memorial poem at Arlington Cemetery
TODAY IS MEMORIAL DAY. WE HONOR HEROES. THEY ARE HEROES, NOT BECAUSE THEY DIED, BUT BECAUSE THEY KNEW WHAT THEY WERE RISKING – AND WENT ANYWAY!
Wear your colors proud!
MEMORIAL DAY
by: CW Johnson We walked among the crosses Where our fallen soldiers lay. And listened to the bugle As Taps began to play. The Chaplain led a prayer We stood with heads bowed low. And I thought of fallen comrades I had known so long ago. They came from every city Across this fertile land. That we might live in freedom They lie here ‘neath the sand. I felt a little guilt My sacrifice was small. I only lost a little time But these men lost their all. Now the services are over For this Memorial Day To the names upon these crosses I just want to…View original post 171 more words
Aki Solomos 
Thank you for helping me to keep the memories of these troops alive in the minds of us all.
It’s my honor and privilege.