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Remember the real meaning of Memorial Day

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Memorial Day officially marks the beginning of summer as we fire up the grill and enjoy time together.  Many of us are celebrating graduations, picnicking and planning vacations.  It’s a time to revel in the sun and just feel good.

The three-day weekend brings out a lot of excitement, but it’s also time to remember the true meaning of the holiday. It’s a special day to mourn the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives defending this country. We’re reminded of the tremendous price Americans paid throughout history to preserve our democracy, our values and our way of life.

Memorial Day began as Decoration Day in the 1800s, a time to honor those who died in the Civil War. People celebrated by decorating the graves of the fallen. General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) designated May 30 as a day “for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land.”1

Originally, only soldiers who had died in the Civil War were honored. The first observance of the holiday after the Civil War was in Charleston, South Carolina on May 1, 1865.2  After WWI, the holiday extended honor to all Americans who have died while in military service. Their ultimate sacrifice is the reason for the freedoms we have today. We must not take those for granted.

Harry S. Truman said, “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” No, we will never forget, and we can still make a difference by proudly supporting our veterans.

PURE invites you to give back with a simple dollar donation. A dollar might not seem like much, but it’s life changing to a veteran. As you prepare those hot dogs and hamburgers, take just a moment to visit livepure.com/giveback to support the Disabled American Veterans organization, American veterans and their families. They were there for you, be there for them.

Remember our heroes! They never die; they live in our memories!

Happy Memorial Day!

1 https://armyhistory.org/general-john-a-logan-memorial-day-founder/

2 http://www.10-facts-about.com/Memorial-Day/id/1366

National Hug a G.I. Day

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Today, March 4, is National Hug a G.I. Day! It’s a special day to literally “march fourth” and embrace a soldier with our love!

The men and women of our country sacrifice beyond measure. Not only do they fight for our freedom, but they serve as role models during natural disasters, they provide humanitarian relief, and they deliver Whole Health! Today, and every day, we owe them a great big hug, and you can do that right here by giving back to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV): https://livepure.com/giveback/.

General Dwight D. Eisenhower said in 1945, “The truly heroic figure of this war [is] G.I. Joe and his counterpart in the air, the navy, and the Merchant Marine of every one of the United Nations.”1  Heroes are everywhere. We admire them for their courage, their leadership, their outstanding achievements and their noble qualities. At PURE, we pride ourselves on the many heroes who choose to help others maximize their true potential through health and wellness.* These Independent Business Owners (IBOs) know what it means to give back and they have a tremendous passion for others.

There’s no question that the direct selling industry is a great avenue for active and retired military and their spouses. There is flexibility in owning your own company and no formal qualifications are required. Probably one of the greatest things about direct selling is the value that the industry puts on improving the lives of others. At PURE, we strive to deliver high-quality products for your physical health, an income opportunity for your financial health, relationships and events for your mental and spiritual health and opportunities to give back for your philanthropic health.

Active and retired military interested in joining PURE can enjoy free enrollment during their first year. Reach out to our exceptional sales support team by emailing salessupport@livepure.com or calling 866-535-5888.

We are PURE: People United Reaching Everyone – a supportive community that does more than just give back, we reach out and empower lives. Today’s the day to visit https://livepure.com/giveback/ and hug a GI today.

 

1Eisenhower, Dwight D. (10 May 1945). Funeral Pyres of Nazidom. Universal Newsreel.

2https://www.statista.com/statistics/239345/total-military-personnel-of-the-us-navy-by-grade/