Never Forget…

Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember
the brave men and women in our military who have died.
It is also a day to thank those who serve.

Never forget to thank a soldier or a sailor.


Never forget to smile, or hug, or high-five
a soldier or a sailor.

Never forget to wave, plant, or hang the American flag.

Never forget to sing, with gusto.Β  Your heart will be full.
You might get choked-up, that’s a good thing.

Above all, never forget the brave men and women
who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom.

Jennie

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About Jennie

I have been teaching preschool for over forty years. This is my passion. I believe that children have a voice, and that is the catalyst to enhance or even change the learning experience. Emergent curriculum opens young minds. It's the little things that happen in the classroom that are most important and exciting. That's what I write about. I was a live guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show. I am highlighted in the seventh edition of Jim Trelease's million-copy bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital, and the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
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53 Responses to Never Forget…

  1. Ritu's avatar Ritu says:

    Lest we forget πŸ™πŸΌ

  2. beth's avatar beth says:

    ❀ yes, and we must always remember

  3. K.L. Hale's avatar K.L. Hale says:

    Amen, Jennie β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ™πŸ»

  4. christinenovalarue's avatar christinenovalarue says:

    πŸ’œπŸ’™

  5. GP's avatar GP says:

    We need to to thank you as well, Jennie, for teaching the next generation to honor and respect!
    For those who can not be with us…

  6. Deborah Zajac's avatar Deborah Zajac says:

    Yes, never forget! ❀

  7. willowdot21's avatar willowdot21 says:

    Lovely Jenny , and don’t forget the airmen and their Marshalls .

  8. petespringer's avatar petespringerauthor says:

    A timeless messageβ€”one that needs to be reinforced again and again.

  9. We must never forget them who sacrifice their lives for our country. A beautiful post, Jennie.

  10. My dad and my children’s day served and the military has a big part of my heart. They were family. How can anyone forget? Willowdot sure added a fun bit of entertainment here. Today was my dad’s birthday. Always a few tears. The young man with you??

  11. Beautiful tribute. Sharing, Jennie.

  12. Elizabeth's avatar Elizabeth says:

    We were on the same page today!

  13. A perfect post for the day, Jeannie. 😊

  14. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:

    We have our Remembrance Day in November. But whatever the month, I never forget, Jennie.
    Best wishes, Pete.

    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:

      I know you never forget. Your blog often puts into perspective WWII, and earlier wars. No child our age in America grew up playing in war rubble. You did, and you remember.
      We haven’t had a war on our soil since our own Civil War. Yes, WWII is our Greatest Generation, yet I think as they die, our remembrance fades. That is so sad. Fortunately, Memorial Day keeps the remembrance going. I wish we called Memorial Day Remembrance Day, like you. Best to you, Pete.

  15. A great remembrance. The song is so beautiful hearttouching. Best wishes, Michael

  16. Spark of Inspiration's avatar Monica Ganz, Children’s Book Writer says:

    Wonderful message.

  17. Carla's avatar Carla says:

    Beautiful post, Jennie. I agree, we must never forget!!

  18. A lovely post, Jennie. I’m glad your kids are learning about patriotism, gratefulness, and empathy. They go hand in hand on Memorial Day.

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