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"A Memorializing Memorium"
By
Gregory V. Boulware
http://blackinamerica.com/content/366960/a... "Memorium" (non-existent word)
Memorial - Dedicatory - Consecrating - Enshrining - Commemoratory - Tribute - Celebrative - Proclaim - Remembering!
"Memorial"
[ muh-mawr-ee-uhl, -mohr- ]
noun
something designed to preserve the memory of a person, event, etc., as a monument or a holiday.
a written statement of facts presented to a sovereign, a legislative body, etc., as the ground of, or expressed in the form of, a petition or remonstrance.
adjective
preserving the memory of a person or thing; commemorative:
memorial services.
of or relating to the memory.
"Dedicatory"
[ ded-i-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
adjective
of or relating to dedication; serving as a dedication.
"Consecrating"
[ kon-si-kreyt ]
verb (used with object), con·se·crat·ed, con·se·crat·ing.
to make or declare sacred; set apart or dedicate to the service of a deity:
to consecrate a new church building.
to make (something) an object of honor or veneration; hallow:
a custom consecrated by time.
to devote or dedicate to some purpose:
a life consecrated to science.
to admit or ordain to a sacred office, especially to the episcopate.
to change (bread and wine) into the Eucharist.
"Enshrining"
[ en-shrahyn ]
See synonyms for: enshrine / enshrined / enshrinement on Thesaurus.com
verb (used with object), en·shrined, en·shrin·ing.
to enclose in or as in a shrine:
to cherish as sacred:
The memory of our friendship will be enshrined in my heart.
"Commemorative"
[ kuh-mem-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv ]
adjective
serving to commemorate:
a commemorative monument; a commemorative dinner.
(of a coin, medal, or postage stamp) issued to commemorate a historical event, to honor the memory of a personage.
"Tribute"
[ trib-yoot ]
noun
a gift, testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or in acknowledgment of gratitude or esteem.
a stated sum or other valuable consideration paid by one sovereign or state to another in acknowledgment of subjugation or as the price of peace, security, protection, or the like.
a rent, tax, or the like, as that paid by a subject to a sovereign.
any exacted or enforced payment or contribution.
obligation or liability to make such payment.
"Celebrative"
celebrate
[ sel-uh-breyt ]
verb (used with object), cel·e·brat·ed, cel·e·brat·ing.
to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities:
to celebrate Christmas; to celebrate the success of a new play.
to make known publicly; proclaim:
The newspaper celebrated the end of the war in red headlines.
"Proclaim"
[ proh-kleym, pruh- ]
verb (used with object)
to announce or declare in an official or formal manner:
to proclaim war.
to announce or declare in an open or ostentatious way:
to proclaim one's opinions.
to indicate or make known publicly or openly.
to extol or praise publicly:
Let them proclaim the Lord.
to declare (a territory, district, etc.) subject to particular legal restrictions.
"Remembering"
remember
[ ri-mem-ber ]
verb (used with object)
to recall to the mind by an act or effort of memory; think of again:
to retain in the memory; keep in mind; remain aware of:
to have (something) come into the mind again:
to bear (a person) in mind as deserving a gift, reward, or fee:
Many of us celebrate "Memorial Day" for a plethora of reasons...mainly to celebrate and pay tribute to those fallen and missing Men and Women of the "Armed Services!"
Many definitions describe what many of us feel and/or demonstrate for or on the holiday designated thusly. How many words and/or definitions exist in this, our bold description of servicemen and servicewomen? Like you, I and members of my particular family share fond memories of our treasured loved ones who have served; those who have passed on and those among the living. My "Memorium/Memorialization" begins with my beloved and deeply missed 'Grandfather,' "Mr. Ernest (Buster) Boulware, Sr."
"Our Family Veterans!"
“Hey y’all, wake up…get up!” “I’m here!”
That was the 4:30 a.m. and/or 5:30 wakeup call to arms by my/our Grandfather every time he came to town from New Haven, Connecticut; we loved that cadence! “Ernest (Buster) Boulware”, formerly of 142 Cedar Hill Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut 06511, was the love of my life!
http://ourfamilyveterans.blogspot.com/ The Family Boulware*Butler:
Beginning with My GrandFather, 'Ernest "Buster" Boulware, Sr.'
...our family has been made up of 'Sailors' in the United States Military Service. We've even had a few cousins who've been in the 'Army' and 'The Marines' as well. The latest of whom has come home from the 'Air Force.' Yes, My Beautiful Granddaughter, the eldest of my granddaughters, "I'Tia Gina Boulware" has gone and become an Airmen. Two of my sons' (my eldest son and the one in the middle, of three) significant others were in the Army - the mothers of my
http://blackinamerica.com/content/293243/t... "On this and every “Veterans Day”, I pay homage to him and all of the Veterans that are members and distant members of our family…”Boulware”, “Butler”, “Coulter”, “Henderson”, and “McCoy!” I celebrate the Veterans of all families as well!
Thank you to “All of the Service Men and Women” that have served our country and their families, especially the service men and women of color.
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"A Slap In The Face, On This Day; One of Our Most Sacred Days - Memorial Day!"
For Democrats, GOP filibuster of Jan. 6 commission raises a haunting question
“This is just the final nail in the coffin of the Republicans completely selling their soul to Donald Trump and his perceived base,” said Jim Messina, a former campaign manager and White House aide for ex-President Barack Obama. The two parties can’t even agree to inquire about a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol that endangered their lives, what hope is there for bipartisanship on ideologically contentious issues?
https://www.yahoo.com/news/democrats-gop-f... >
Thank you to “All of the Service Men and Women” that have served our country and their families, especially the service men and women of color.
May Peace, Joy, Love, Truth, and Happiness Be Upon You, One and All!
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Monday, May 31st 2021 at 6:59PM
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