memorial day weekend in SORRENTO VALLEY
One of the first official national ceremonies honoring America's wartime casualties occurred in 1868. It came in response to ever-increasing calls for national unity and reconciliation from all across our young democracy. Designated "Decoration Day," more than 5,000 people gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to lay flowers atop the graves of all who had lost their lives during a war that divided our nation.
The ceremony's principal speaker that day was James A. Garfield - an Ohio congressman who would later become the 20th President of the United States.
In what many historians call his finest hour, Congressman Garfield summed up the day's purpose by stating, "We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they spoke; but we do know they summed up and perfected, by one supreme act, the highest virtues of men and citizens. For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue... here let them rest, asleep on the Nation's heart, entombed in the Nation's love."
In what many historians call his finest hour, Congressman Garfield summed up the day's purpose by stating, "We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they spoke; but we do know they summed up and perfected, by one supreme act, the highest virtues of men and citizens. For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue... here let them rest, asleep on the Nation's heart, entombed in the Nation's love."
CHRIS CATE SPEAKS AT D6 NIGHT MARKET
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Chris Cate addressed the crowd at this year's D6 Night Market at Mira Mesa Community Park last weekend after being introduced by event organizer Mitz Lee.
A large crowd turned out for the event, which featured numerous local food vendors, musical acts, and community non-profit organizations. Other speakers included Congressman Scott Peters, candidate for San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan, and SVTC President Susan Carolin. |
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The next SVTC meeting is Thursday, June 7 at 7 pm. Courtyard by Marriott - Sorrento Valley 9650 Scranton Rd, San Diego, CA 92121 Agenda - Click here! |
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New Way to Connect with Neighbors! NEXTDOOR SORRENTO VALLEY
Join this S.D. Police Dept.-sponsored neighborhood group to share ideas, concerns or needs with your neighbors. Click on this link to join Nextdoor Sorrento Valley: nextdoor.com/ |
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