Hi all,
Can you believe we are a month away from summer? Yikes !!
Every year, the month of May has been designated as the National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM).
NMAM began in 1999 when the late Senator John McCain introduced legislation naming the month of May as National Military Appreciation Month. His legislation received bipartisan support and both the Senate and the House of Representatives adopted resolutions calling for the country to recognize and honor all of our service members during the month.
With many of our holidays becoming nothing more than three-day weekends for the majority of Americans, McCain’s vision was that this would bring a renewed focus on their original purpose.
NMAM is designed to remind us all of the extreme sacrifice given by our military members. It is a time for members of the military, past, and present, to participate in local events that bring more public attention to the Forces. This is especially prevalent during Memorial Day .
May is also the Month of the Military Caregiver, which honors those who care for wounded, ill and injured service members. We are grateful to our active members of the military who serve and protect us in all corners of the world currently. We are also grateful to our many veterans who served and fought for us to live free. Please continue to give your respect and attention to our service men and women, and to be a help to our veterans in need.
I am hoping we have warmer weather and brighter days ahead.
Stay safe !
Mary