Remembering Loved Ones

Just back from a wonderful trip with my sisters on the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii.
Just in time to continue a tradition with my DH. It was a rainy day visiting all the cemeteries of the many family members who have past...
Our mothers tell of picnics, planned on this day. Many families could be seen around the cemetery decorating graves. They stated, it felt like family reunions.
I believe this day actually begun from the members of the GAR. Grand Army of Republic after the civil war. They wanted to remember all their fellow soldiers who gave their lives for they country. Now it is called Memorial Day. Thank you GAR members for helping us to continue to remember those who fought for our freedom!