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Show WEttleCreek "iiS- - V frpf j By K. 8. Between the hours of sunrise and sunset Thursday, the Pleasant Grove Cemetery was thronged with hundreds of people. Many were our own citizens; but perhaps the greatest number were former residents, resi-dents, relatives and friends of those who have gone to eternal rest in this beautiful and hallowed spot. Friends met friends, hands clasped clasp-ed hands, pleasantries were exchanged ex-changed and incidents of years ago recalled and lived again. This is all, as it should be, since Memorial Day has become the important "Homecoming" of most small American Am-erican towns. Of all the friendly and cosmopolitan cosmo-politan throng, one particular group could be easily l-ecognized. They were conspicuous because of the quiet reserve, dignified respect and solemn pride which set them apart. They were the tomes who drew reverently near to the veterans veter-ans plot, while the brief yet impressive im-pressive services were being held. They were the fathers and mothers, grandfathers and grandmothers, sisters and brothers of the soldier dead. To them, Memorial Day is much more than just another national holiday. It is a day of loving remembrance re-membrance a day of thanksgiving thanksgiv-ing for the blessing we all enjoy ( through the services and sacrifices of their loved ones. Areas other than the cemeteries were crowded with visitors on May 30. The boat harbors, the canyons, the pleasure resorts, the highways, all were congostei with those seeking seek-ing pleasure, relaxation, thrills, or just an opportunity to get away from the monotoiny of everyday living. Friday's papers recount the names of the casualties the dead, the wounded and the maimed, who have succumbed to another Memorial Mem-orial Day spree. Let us give thanks fervently, if none of cur loved ones were numbered num-bered among those slain or mangled mang-led in the latest holiday celebration. As the shadows of evening deepen deep-en over our homes and slowly ascend the slopes of the lofty snowcapped snow-capped Wasatch peaks, let us contemplate con-template the many advantages we enjoy. Ours is .truly a favored place in which to live. We endure no floods, no tomadoos, no extremes of heat and cold. The air we breathe is clean and the water we drink is clear and cold. There is gainful employment em-ployment for all who want to work. Cultural and religious opportunities opportun-ities are available for all to enjoy. Before we retire to peaceful sleep each night, let 113 recall the great sacrifices and contributions that have been made by those whom we hono.red on Memorial Day. Let us give thanks to Almighty Al-mighty God for His divine love, secure protection and thoughtful care. So long 'til Thursday. |