Memorial Day has a Spiritual Side

Our day of decoration
Given to remember those who've died
Has turned unto recreation
Losing its spiritual side

A president proclaimed
It as a day of tribute
To honor soldiers in the grave
And pay respect with gratitude

Let no wanton foot tread
Upon their hallowed grounds
May it always be said
Here is how freedom's found

From the Civil War
To our present day
Let us remember
And unite to pray

Let us recall
How liberty's achieved
And with courage stand tall
With faith in God retrieved


Memorial Day has a spiritual side
Faith has a place in national holiday

By Scott Taylor
Deseret News
Saturday, May 29, 2010