b'First formal and official rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet church-yard in the land. In this observance no form observance of Memorial Day of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in In 1868 a former Union soldier from Ohio, name unknown,their own way arrange such fitting services and wrote to the Adjutant-General N.P. Chipman of the Grandtestimonials of respect as circumstances may permit.Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans,We are organized, comrades, as our regulations tell us,suggesting an annual practice of honoring dead of Civil Warfor the purpose among other things, of preserving and with ceremonies and decorating of graves. The AG takes thestrengthening those kind and fraternal feelings which have suggestion to General Logan, the commander-in-chief ofbound together the soldiers, sailors, and marines who united to GAR, and on 5 May 1868 Logan directs local posts of the GARsuppress the late rebellion. What can aid more to assure this to establish May 30 for this purpose. General Orders, No. 11,result than cherishing tenderly the memory of our heroic dead, Headquarters, Grand Army of the Republic, Washington, D.C.who made their breasts a barricade between our country and its 5 May 1868, proclaims .The 30th day of May, 1868, is foes? Their soldier lives were the reveille of freedom to a race designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or other- in chains, and their deaths the tattoo of rebellious tyranny in wise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defensearms. We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. All of their country that the consecrated wealth and taste of the nation can add The first speaker was Congressman James A. Garfield (laterto their adornment and security is but a fitting tribute to the to become President) at the first formal and official obser- memory of her slain defenders. vance of Memorial Day at Arlington, Virginia at the NationalLet no wanton foot tread rudely on such hallowed grounds. Cemetery on May 30, 1868.Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visi-General Orders No.11 tors and fond mourners. Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time testify to the present or to the coming gen-erations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free Headquarters Grand Army of The Republic, May 5, 1868 and undivided republic.The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purposeIf other eyes grow dull, other hands slack, and other hearts Contract # 6189G Piccolissimo Italian Grill cold in the solemn trust, ours shall keep it well as long as theof strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves oflight and warmth of life remain to us.2024 Military Appreciation Resource Bookcomrades who died in defense of their country during the lateLet us, then, at the time appointed gather around their WE CATER FOR ALL OCCASIONS sacred remains and garland the passionless mounds above them with the choicest flowers of spring-time; let us raise above them the dear old flag they saved from hishonor; letus in this solemn presence renew our pledges to aid and assist those whom they have left among us a sacred charge upon a nations gratitude, the soldiers and sailors widow and orphan.It is the purpose of the Commander-in-Chief to inaugurate this observance with the hope that it will be kept up from year to year, while a survivor of the war remains to honor the memory of his departed comrades. He earnestly desires the public press to lend its friendly aid in bringing to the notice of comrades in all parts of the country in time for simultaneous compliance therewith.Department commanderswill use efforts to make thisItalian Food & order effective.Gourmet Pizza By order ofClassic Italian Dishes & Pasta JOHN A. LOGAN,Stromboli & CalzoneSeafoodCommander-in-ChiefSoupSalads and much more! N.P. CHIPMAN,We cater or book our dining Adjutant Generalroom for your Private Party Official:or Business events. WM. T. COLLINS, A.A.G.Order Online - We Deliver!23203 Columbus Rd., Ste. A+BColumbus, NJ 08022(609) 291-1033(609) 291-1034www.piccolissimogrille.comPhoto: John A. Logan16 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine Thank You For Your Service'