Jerry Brown on Memorial Day

I really need to take some time and go through Jerry Brown official gubernatorial pronouncements. Because he often puts interesting stuff in them, not just the usual boilerplate.

Like his Memorial Day Proclamation this year:

The custom of marking this day originated just after the Civil War. To help heal the wounds of war, Americans in all parts of the country began decorating the graves of the dead with flowers, a universal symbol of the renewal of life. As a small step in the lengthy task of reuniting a nation divided, we chose to honor all the dead, Union and Confederate, regardless of our own allegiances during that terrible struggle. After the First World War, we expanded our observance to honor all Americans who have fought and died in any of our nation's wars. In 1971, the United States Congress declared Memorial Day to be a national holiday observed on the last Monday in May.

Not many like Jerry come along. We need to appreciate them while they're in action.

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