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If I Could Only Untie My Tongue…

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Patricia Kiyono

Since I’m the Monday Fox, it’s my honor to wish you all a peaceful Memorial Day, compliments of those who served and died in service to our country. It’s because of their sacrifices that we’re able to say and write … Continue reading →

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Fifty Favorites for 2017: Part Five

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Patricia Kiyono

Today is Memorial Day. One of my fellow foxes reminded us that the holiday is meant to honor our veterans who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. I’m fortunate in that the two veterans in my immediate family lived through … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Holiday

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Patricia Kiyono

Today is Memorial Day. It was pointed out last week that the holiday is designated for those who died in service. My family has been in the United States for only 100 years, and both of our American veterans survived … Continue reading →

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Salute to the Fallen

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Tonette Joyce

With this being the week leading up to Memorial Day, the topic for us a tribute to those who died in the military service, not to be confused with Veteran’s Day, where we honor all who have served in the … Continue reading →

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Son and Father

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Tonette Joyce

I have had my hands and head full the few days and I nearly skipped-out of this week’s blog,( for the first time). Then I realized that this is my first anniversary with” Four Foxes, One Hound” and I just … Continue reading →

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Memorial for A Slain Officer

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Tonette Joyce

We had Memorial Day as a guideline this week and all was said that could be said was said right away. Although Memorial Day was initiated to commemorate the fallen soldiers of the American Civil War, it soon became a … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 29, 2013 by Micki Gibson

I am breaking ranks, people.  We’re supposed to talk about Memorial Day and instead of rehashing whatever I babbled about last year, I’m talking about something different.  Don’t know what because this Wednesday snuck right up on me and thanks … Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Iris B

It’s Memorial Day this week in the US, hence, and rightly so, it’s our theme for this week here on Four Foxes, One Hound as well. Very humbly, I would like to say, that this subject has a few cultural … Continue reading →

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Originally Decoration Day

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Jeff Salter

                                                         by Jeff Salter            Originally called Decoration Day, this is a day of remembrance for all those who have died in our nation’s service. Officially proclaimed in 1868, it was first observed on May 30 that year by placing … Continue reading →

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My Memorial Day Tradition

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Author

I always, always start Memorial Day with a special tribute/prayer for my family members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I have a great uncle who died at the Battle of the Bulge who saved many of his … Continue reading →

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