Category Archives: Legacy.com Remembers

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The magic of Santa Claus

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

My 12 year old son asked me this weekend if I believed in the magic of Santa Claus. I replied as any mom would: “Yes, I do!” Santa’s ability to bring joy, laughter, and hope to young and old alike … Continue reading →

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5 condolences: Pearl Harbor survivors

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

In recognition of the 70th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor, we pause to reflect and to share 5 condolence messages for Pearl Harbor survivors:

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World War II Memorial Site

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

With the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor just two days away, World War II veterans have been on my mind. So I decided to spend some time reading obituaries and tributes in Legacy.com’s World War II Memorial … Continue reading →

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Saluting our veterans

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

Veterans Day is this Friday, November 11. Veterans Day falls on November 11 every year – unlike other federal holidays that switch dates to always fall on Mondays – in honor of the signing of the armistice that ended World … Continue reading →

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October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

It’s October, and pink is everywhere. The month that was once dominated by all things orange and pumpkin is now donning a new hue. The ubiquitous pink ribbon adorns clothes, food and all kinds of merchandise, often with the promise … Continue reading →

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September 11: Paying tribute in quilt blocks

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

In the months following the attacks of September 11, 2011, quilters joined together to create memorial quilt squares that paid tribute to each victim. Each quilter created a block in honor of a specific victim, and the blocks were combined … Continue reading →

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September 11: World Trade Center cross

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

Two days after the attacks of September 11, one of the workers helping with the recovery and cleanup efforts discovered an intact steel beam cross amidst the rubble. The cross was left in place for several weeks, and became a … Continue reading →

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September 11: A day of mourning

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, I was recently back to work after having taken a long honeymoon vacation. I was working in HR at the time and entered my boss’ office to prepare for a meeting. I overheard some … Continue reading →

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September 11: Meditating on a piece of steel

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

On September 11, I will remember the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks as I have every year since that awful day: I will be in church, meditating on a piece of steel from the fallen World Trade Center, and praying … Continue reading →

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September 11: How will you remember and pay tribute?

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

I’ll be spending Sunday helping out at a local farm. It might seem like an odd thing to do, totally unrelated to the anniversary, and maybe on the surface it is. I didn’t plan it as a 9/11 tribute; it … Continue reading →

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