Monday, May 27, 2013

Honoring our War Dead

On Memorial Day, Americans honor those who died in service to their country.
 This monument at Old Live Oak Cemetery lists several from Selma
 in various branches of the military, including Navy Lt. John T. Melvin,
 who was the first American officer to die in World War I. He was aboard 
 the patrol boat Alcedo when it was sunk by a German submarine.

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5 comments:

  1. KateMay 27, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    I am happy that you and others will be acknowledging this day, an important one for our nation.

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  2. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    It is nice to be remembered.

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  3. NickiMay 27, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Time to honor and remember.

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  4. MeghanMay 27, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Nice bit of history for today.

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  5. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Thank you for remembering to honor Veterans this Memorial Day...

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