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Memorial Day demands that we pause and consider
Like most things that happen annually, it’s easy to take Memorial Day for granted. It was first celebrated in 1868, designed as a holiday to mend rifts between the North and South in the wake of the Civil War. Flowers were placed on the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery in an act of civic healing. How nice it would be if we could heal the rifts between and among Americans today with a simple gesture of grace — pausing to remember the fallen.  We have gotten used to beer, parades and outdoor picnics on this holiday. This year, as close to 40 million Americans are expected to hit the roads, the price of gas will be on everyone’s mind. But

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