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The Great Power

Of Memorial Day

By Dr. Norman J'incrnt Peale

I had the privilege of growing up in small Ohio communities in the early part of this century, and one of my most inspirational memories centers around Memorial Day and the old soldiers of the Civil War.

To me. Memorial Day was one of the most moving o£_all the national holidays. I was stirred bv the speeches and martial music from the bandstand or cemetery on what we called “Decoration Day.” There was something about the newness of life that the Spring had brought, soft sunshine falling on

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