Where Did Memorial Day Begin?

Wishing all of my American friends a meaningful Memorial Day

[@user-di8cy6yv4o]

Any wars, even centuries-old ones, always end in one thing: negotiations and peace. And for me, the question has long arisen: is it worth piling up mountains of the dead, breeding widows, orphans, cripples... to ruin the work of dozens of previous generations - so that later we can still sit down and negotiate? (I'm sorry, I could have translated incorrectly) Любые войны, даже столетние, всегда кончаются одним: переговорами и миром. И для меня давно встал вопрос: стоит ли нагородить горы покойников, наплодить вдов, сирот, калек... пустить прахом труд десятков предшествующих поколений - чтобы потом всё-равно сесть и договориться? (отрывок цитаты Генерала Александра Лебедя)

[@jamesfox2857]

WARS SOLVE NOTHING = THE MAJORITY WERE OVER A COUNTRY TAKING OVER ANOTHER THAT IT DID NOT HAVE UNDER THEIR """ CROWN """ = TAKE = BRITAIN = EVERY COUNTRY IT EVER STEPPED IT COMMITTED A GENOCIDE ON THE PEOPLE """ THAT ALREADY EXISTED """ = THEIVES AND "" SAVAGES """ !!! War - Edwin Starr

[@matthewswartz5864]

$(( $(; ‘b. )::/ “.

[@fatotis6273]

Thank you for this lesson in history. Many have forgotten the reason for and meaning of Memorial Day

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Very welcome 🙏

[@SLED649]

Thanks Angel! So kind of you to provide that great history lesson! Regardless of country of origin,motorcycle people are so cool!👍

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yea you got that right!! I love my extended biker family

[@mattmattes3913]

Thanks Angel, that was so heartfelt. God Bless

[@OLDMACK]

I am on my way to decorate my family members graves that gave all for our country, we still have decoration day at our old cemetery that dates back to the late 1700's, I come from a military family, all of my Sons served and faught in American wars, thank you and bless you on this special American day

[@vangoodwin7335]

Thank You Miss Angel, I take a break from riding and avoiding people to have you fill my old eyes with tears. I was raised in a Veteran family to Honor and Respect our Fallen Heroes. To serve was never questioned. Of all the nations America has helped after war, only Canada repaid the debt! It makes sense a strong Canadian Lady would champion the history with dignity. Greatly Appreciated Angel. I beg of the people to not wish a Veteran or Service Member anywhere a "happy day" , just show them gratitude and Respect them allow them about their day. Thank You to all my fellow Veterans With Love and Respect You are ALL in my prayers Hoka Hey

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I am glad I could do just a little bit of justice for this day and those who it was created for. 🙏

[@vangoodwin7335]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC you did so much more Red. Miss Angel I wish we could spread the wonderful in you to all people. As it stands you are a Diamond in the rough! Thank You

[@ToniEbelhare]

You are so full of it

[@jd9308]

Sitting here listening to an approaching thunder storm roll in, I find it quite fitting on this Memorial Day. My great grandfather on my mothers side of the family fought in the Civil War for the South. Military service teaches so much more than "fighting". I would not trade my time in the Navy for anything and I am always proud of my service time. Thank you for your Memorial Day video! Ride and stay safe up in your beautiful B.C.! Peace!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I wish more people had the mentality of those who have served their countries

[@boscodog4358]

Thank you Red. Canada has paid Her dues for Freedom too. Freedom has a very High Price.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

It definitely does 🙏

[@matthewswartz5864]

We in the u.s. spout off about freedom yet worldly enjoy the very least of it!

[@josepayan-km1oc]

Riding to Veterans memorial today in Southern California, visiting my Grandpa & Uncle great day !!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

🙂

[@Believebible]

Awesome! I got a big lump in my throat.. I found myself reliving those days in the eyes of those people past. their trials and tribulations. Thank God for Jesus and you too

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Yes, thank God for bringing us all life even after we are done with this one.

[@ardyrides834]

Thank you Red. Great intro and background scenery. Thanks for the excellent history lesson. Great script and dialog. Thank you. Enjoy Memorial day while honoring those who gave all in service of their Country.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@josephdavis1797]

Great video on memorial day 👌 happy memorial day ms angel 😇 thanks for great information 👍

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You’re welcome!

[@TracyPhillips-cn7dk]

That was so awesome Angel. You are a true Saint hearted person. Thank you for the words of wisdom that so many don't know or just take for granted. Stay blessed and hope to see you on the flip side. Maybe another Forgotten Angels campout! ❤

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Tanks for listening!

[@alkennedy1124]

Thank you all that have served and are serving my country, t,pretty lady, red my dear angel tthanks BigAl California.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You're welcome Al 🙏

[@johnc2292]

As an American I thank you for such a beautiful recognition of the holiday I hold dearest. It will be the best I will see all day, brought tears to my eyes. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You are very welcome 🙏 I am glad I could do this day a little bit of justice

[@frankveronese1290]

Well done, thank you for remembering your brothers and sisters south of you. Hoping all that lost a love one are not mourning but celebrating their love ones for they are enjoying eternity with God the almighty! Peace, love and all good things.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I hope so too ✌️

[@ClassicRider]

❤ - So Real - So Earthy !

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

☺️

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

Love you for doing this Angel "WE WILL REMEMBER THEM"

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

🙏 🙏 🙏

[@davidsheppard1133]

That was a very touching tribute to all the fallen war heroes everywhere. Thank you Angel.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You’re welcome 🙏

[@johndcunninghamjr4111]

Thank you Angel,you have put more care into this day than most Americans do. Peace

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

It's my pleasure 🙏

[@stephenvictor1913]

I have never heard a more befitting tribute to Memorial Day. Your parents must be very proud of you, and well they should be; they did a fine job. God bless you and all whom you love. Be safe.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you 😊

[@gregwind725]

Thanks for this video Red, much appreciated and also God Bless all those southern Belles for their leadership. ❤😊

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You're welcome 🙂

[@kevindonohue9519]

Outstanding,,, thank you for this,,, in my town, in NYC, there is a monument for those lost in the Civil War. Yesterday they had the 102nd memorial day parade

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

New York was the first state to recognize it as an official holiday too!

[@alkennedy1124]

The end is near, and grace with Jesus is the way, be righteous same with Jesus, from God, yes praise Jesus Christ grace amen 🙏 thanks BigAl cali

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

👏

[@jimscycleandautotn8508]

Thanks Red . Nothing to celebrate today , all about brothers and sisters who didnt make it back . Rest in Peace my friends , yaal know who you are .

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

🙏 🙏

[@therealtashiro]

Great video Angel! Thanks for Sharing! ✌🏻🇺🇸🏍🇨🇦

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidvanbeek7761]

touching and thoughtful video God bless you for comforting those who are doing it tough on a day like today. In Australia we have a day called ANZAC DAY very much the same Lest we forget the thousands of young men who gave their lives so we could be free and ride our motorcycles in our free country, Nice job today on your video... Top marks

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I hope you have a good day today Dave. Thanks for watching!

[@Ivan_Bubnov]

I stand with you, bowing my head and pressing my hand to my heart...

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

✌️✌️✌️

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Angel, thank you so much from this veteran here in the States. God bless you, hon.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You're welcome and God bless you too 🙏

[@geraldmerkel7145]

Yo Red, I Officially proclaim you with love, a born-again American 🇺🇸 ✌️😘❤️😎🇺🇸 SEMPER FI

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

☺️ ☺️

[@jimmcgill7575]

BEAUTIFULLY DONE YOUNG LADY!!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😊

[@brentmehmen2322]

God Bless you

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You too 🙏

[@tims72demon]

They did that in PA where I grew up. Thank you for bringing this up 👍

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

👍👍👍

[@RayfordRaySiegel]

Hey, Angel. I really appreciate you taking the time to look up the history and poem, and to share it with us.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

I am glad you liked it!

[@user-lh3ql7gu1e]

Thank you so much, very nice Red. I had a cousin who died last night and he was a Vietnam veteran. God Bless you and your family.

[@user-bt1nd9fl3c]

God bless you and your family as well!

[@user-lh3ql7gu1e]

@@user-bt1nd9fl3c Thank you Larry .

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

@@user-lh3ql7gu1e My condolences for you and your family 💐 God bless you too 🙏 Sorry, I thought I had replied to this comment earlier.

[@user-lh3ql7gu1e]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC thank you again Red, God Bless you and your family. Thank you for sharing and creating the videos.

[@douglasshandera2818]

Thank you so much means alot to us Americans ❤️

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You're very welcome.

[@richardalvis4695]

Great job! People rarely really research anything unless it's important to them. 90% of us here in the states don't know what you do. With my grandfather buried at Ft. Benning (Columbus, Ga) and a father that will be buried on a military base and a Son in the military I appreciate your reverence in this video.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

🙏🙏🙏 thanks for watching

[@chipmartin7608]

Man, that was a whole lot of interesting information. I'm American AND in the army and I still didn't know a lot of that stuff. That was a great video; thank you very much! Happy Memorial Day to everyone!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You’re very welcome!!

[@duathlete827]

Well done young lady. Had to share it on Facebook. You've learned more than us Americans know about our holiday. Thanks for taking the time to research it and share with all of us. PS. always nice to see you looking a bit girly and without the usual hoodie sweat shirt look lol. You're a beautiful girl inside and out.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks 😊 I like to dress nice when I'm not in the shop getting dirty lol.

[@KurtHein-ft6vu]

Thank you for this vid. It was very thoughtful of you.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ecrusch]

Thank you, Angel. This means a lot. ☮

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

My pleasure 🙏

[@ridingonruby3287]

Great research, didn’t know that all of that myself. Love ya ❤

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😁

[@bruce1816]

Beautiful, thank you, Red.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

My pleasure 🙏

[@ckthompson7928]

Memorial day has been a huge deal for my family my whole life. I've had family in every war this country has ever fought in. As my father's before me I show respect and remember..... Freedom isn't free..

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

It definitely comes at a very precious price that some of the rest of us will never truly understand 🙏

[@DRandolphF]

Thanks Red, I'm Canadian but Mom's family fought for Old Virginia. When you read the poem, I had never heard before, well I was crying the tears you were holding back. My Virginia family helped start that country.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

🙏 🙏 🙏 That's a history to be proud of

[@Jim_Berry]

Thank you. ✝️

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Your welcome 🙏

[@denniswilliams1118]

Thanks. Dennis. Williams. US. ARMY. 1967. To. 1970. Ride. Hard. Die. Free!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You’re welcome 🙏

[@gregmcbee2585]

Thank you. Warmed my heart. Great video

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😊

[@kenkenyon444]

Being an American and a vet I think it's very sweet that you did this and thank you for this as I lost friends in these wars very thoughtful of dollars face!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You're welcome 🙏

[@kenkenyon444]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC I very much enjoy your videos for all the reasons you state in them!

[@motoshark5847]

Thank you Red! What a nice tribute to our fallen. Several years ago I happened to be riding in Maryland and stopped by Antietam National Battlefield for Memorial Day festivities. It was very moving. Upon leaving I noticed a separate cemetery for the Confederate fallen and the graves had no flags by them. It was then I learned that there is a separate Confederate memorial Day...

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

That’s sad to know that some of the graves are just left bare for such a big day where all the fallen are meant to be remembered

[@motoshark5847]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC Red, I think you should get a 1952 Vincent Black Lightning. I think it will make sense if you've ever listened to that iconic song...

[@caseyarchuleta5513]

Thank you for that touching poem. Thank you for taking an interest into our history. Thank you for the information about Memorial Day. Never knew Memorial Day had such a humble beginning and it is due to the Civil War. You Canadians have endured war right along with the U.S. We should always remember the fallen in battle and to hold them in high regard. I pray that peace and comfort come to those who have suffered the experience of war, have been injured, and lost loved ones in these terrible confrontations. Thank you Red Ryder!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You’re welcome!! And I agree with you on this points ✌️

[@marktaylor8659]

Wow! So many here in the states have no idea what the day is about. Thank you, as a Canadian, for recognizing and honoring the fallen soldiers of America.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

🙏 🙏

[@soganoflarider]

Oh there’s so much in this for me to personally unpack…….So sweet of you Angel to take the time to show some love and appreciation to your neighbors south of the border from you 💔🙏🇺🇸🫡 I too will also REMEMBER AND HONOR all that paid the ULTIMATE PRICE FOR OUR FREEDOM

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

🙏 🙏 🙏

[@arthurcgans8198]

Thank you!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You’re welcome 😊

[@juniorcopeland9082]

Thank you for acknowledging, our memorial day Angel, you are so sweet ❤✌😘

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

It’s my pleasure ☺️

[@lancmac]

Thank you... You have a beautiful sole..

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you 🙏

[@jsmith9876]

Nice report and research, it's a good day to ride, and yes, I do believe there will be old Harleys in Heaven. Like #151

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

✌️

[@johnsalvi9073]

Great storyline with you telling us about the history behind this. You’re so kind and you’re so generous!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😊

[@tommylitchfield3450]

Thank you, Angel. I really appreciate the work you put into this video. We all need to remember that Freedom is Not Free. It comes at a terrible price. Your opening Bible verse at the beginning of this video was a perfect choice to open the video.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

🙏 🙏 🙏

[@davidcoyote8921]

👍🐾

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

👍 🐾

[@therealmccoy8310]

thank you for your presentation, it is so wonderful for a Canadian to spend even a minute in remembrance of our brave men and woman brought to war by our crooked and evil government. Thank you and God bless you!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You're welcome 🙂

[@alberttrunk6586]

Hello from NJ thank you Angel for the kind words for my country. Great information and videos. Keep going young lady. Take care.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you! You too!

[@davidcoudriet8439]

Thank you for taking the time to do this. Thank you.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You are very welcome 🙏

[@Hillbillybiker]

Thank you Angel. I haven’t seen anything from an American posted about Memorial Day. Most people just see it as another paid holiday. You’re awesome girl!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You are so welcome!!!

[@user-tu7os8yi5u]

Thank you angel ❤

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You're welcome 🙏

[@bradleyyounger8499]

Love that poem! First i have heard it. Thank you Angel

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You’re welcome 😄

[@user-di8cy6yv4o]

„Власть - это машина, которая способна переломать кости кому угодно.“ The problems of the rich are always solved by the hands and blood of the poor...

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

It’s true 😢

[@patrickroach7289]

You have such a natural presentation Angel. I am very glad to have found your channel. Happy Memorial Day and Thank You.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you 😊

[@lloydsparling4439]

Very touching hun , thankyou for that as many countries lost loved ones in war👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You’re welcome. Thanks for listening 😊

[@chrisfloyd3058]

thanks angel happy Memorial Day

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You’re welcome

[@upchuckchops]

I really appreciate in your description wishing us in the States a "meaningful" Memorial Day. Well said my Canadian friend.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

🙏 🙏 🙏

[@philballinger]

Wonderful presentation ! I love the poem.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks for listening!!

[@chrislarssen7391]

Red !! thank you for all the information

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

My pleasure!!

[@waynemetevia7983]

Thank you for taking the time and effort for this beautiful and very informative video. Don't think I've ever heard about the history of how Memorial Day began.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You're welcome

[@waynemetevia7983]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC ✌️😎❤️

[@josephlango2526]

A Canadian teaching me about American history! I think my school system has failed me. Anyways thanks for the video

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You’re welcome!!

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Very nicely done, Angel!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😊

[@johnhall3860]

Thank you Angel beautiful video great job. You take care and ride safe.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks John, and you too.

[@cliffkeep2735]

Good job Angel, I'm a born and bred red head, born on the 4th of July American, and you know our history better than I do.😊

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😁😁

[@mackpryor6887]

Thank You Angel

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You're welcome 🙏

[@ronniegaloot7986]

WOW..Thank you Angel for putting your time to do this..

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

My pleasure 🙂

[@LloydMayes]

Thanks for sharing. There was a lot of information in there that I didn’t even know about.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You’re welcome. Thanks for listening 🙂

[@billprice8160]

Great video angel. Happy memorial day to you too.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

🙂

[@jayteesgear]

I did not know all this. Great history lesson Red

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

😊

[@zavlo72]

THANK YOU!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You're welcome!

[@nickdipascal6682]

Great video Kidoo !!!!

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@markh.harris9271]

Thanks so much, 'Lil sis. My family were the Grey... Virginians all. marcus

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

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[@brianstandefer7317]

Thanks for the cool stories ";, It's hard to hear some truth about thangs like that !!!☆☆☆☆☆ Here even " Good Story Thanks * ( B.)

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thanks for listening!!

[@tims72demon]

I would say now it’s not a sad day of mourning. It’s a day of celebration, for what our heros have done for us.

[@user-nd3be4yr4b]

👍

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

🙂

[@davem2720]

Well done Angel. Thank you.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Welcome 🙏

[@rjoetting7594]

The Conversation In the years following the bitter Civil War, a former Union general took a holiday (originated by former Confederates) and helped spread it across the entire country. The holiday was Memorial Day, an annual commemoration born in the former Confederate States in 1866 and adopted by the United States in 1868. It is a holiday in which the nation honors its military dead. Gen. John A. Logan, who headed the largest Union veterans’ fraternity at that time, the Grand Army of the Republic, is usually credited as being the originator of the holiday. Yet when General Logan established the holiday, he acknowledged its genesis among the Union’s former enemies, saying, “It was not too late for the Union men of the nation to follow the example of the people of the South.” The state that actually first adopted the holiday as Memorial Day was New York.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

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[@llano19fly]

Catch the Steve Bannon War Room tv show at 5 pm ET today. It was startedv by Southern officers in 1862 while the Civil War was raging. Bannon 's shows are full of war history. He went to Naval academy & knows his stuff.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

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[@michaelfraser5723]

Bless you, you gorgeous red head biker chick. It's a litle late to stop the wars.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Thank you 🙏 Sadly, war seems to be an inevitable part of our existence here on earth.

[@erich44magnum]

I approve this message…

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

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[@louietramposch4559]

Sacred soul of kindness you are 👽🤓🎬

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

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[@TheBodhisattvaWisdom]

Lest We Forget.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

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[@NickManCuso59]

Angel I'm ashamed to say I wasn't aware of these facts. Thanks for the history lesson ! I really enjoyed that version of the battle hymn of the republic. Who was the artist ? 🇺🇲🇨🇦

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

The US army band is who does that version. Here's a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5XEc3iCiZitosUsi=L-w4sEEhrKL5fJwt

[@NickManCuso59]

@@RedRiderCanadaBC Appreciate it. Thank you !

[@guidedHandsforge]

Thanks Red. USMC '83-'87 Semper Fi

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

You’re very welcome 🙏 ✌️ 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

[@garyehrhardt3136]

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[@RideaGoodRoad]

Thank you Angel. Well done. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇩🇪🇯🇵🇫🇷🇬🇧🇮🇷🇮🇶🇦🇫 We common people befriend one another, don’t want wars, and deeply mourn our losses. There’s a special place in hell for those who orchestrate wars. Sorry about the rant. 💔Peace to all here. 🕊️

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

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