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May 31, 2004
National Moment Of Remembrance
nmor.jpgFrom the White House Commission on Remembrance:
Along with other Americans, you are asked to observe the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. local time (duration: one minute). The time 3:00 p.m. was chosen because it is the time when many Americans are enjoying their freedoms on the national holiday. The Moment does not replace the traditional Memorial Day observances. It is intended to a be a unifying act of remembrance for Americans of all ages. As you participate in the Moment you are helping reclaim Memorial Day for the noble and sacred reason for which it was intended—to honor those who died in service to our Nation.

Posted By Alan at May 31, 2004 12:26 PM | TrackBack
Comments

I love this idea.

Israelis mark memorial day with a national moment of silence at 1000 am on their Day of Remembernace. People will literaly stop their cars on the freeway to get out and stand silently for two minutes. Radio and TV stations stop broadcasting. Even trains stop in the middle of their journey and planes do not take off or land for thos two minutes

It is truly a poweful moment that you never forget.

Posted by: Keith at June 1, 2004 08:38 PM

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