10 Tips for Saving Money in the Garden
Are you getting your garden ready for a good crop here in Habersham County this summer. Check out the video below with 10 Tips for Saving Money in the Garden.
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10 Tips for Saving Money in the Garden
Carefully plan and plot your garden to add value to your home and make the most of your time and money.
Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Happy Gardening. Ken
VA Loans – Active Military or Veterans – Buy a Home with NO Money down
Attention all present and past Military personell:
VA Loan Benefits can be used towards the purchase of a New Home or to Refinance
and is available to active duty Servicemembers as well as Veterans.
Mortgage rates have never been lower. Act now to:
Buy a Home with No Money Down
Refinance to Lower Monthly Payments
Pay off Higher-interest Balances
Lock in Historic Low Rates
Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
If you need help finding a lender give me a call and I will be glad to assist you.
I am a Fellow Veteran and Real Estate Broker. Call me.
Ken Ruddell 706-878-6116 / 800-971-6116 Home Zone Real Estate
FYI: www.Military.com has tons of great info for anyone
interested in the Military – Past & Present.
Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips
Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips:
I created this list from my experience. Remeber I am a Realtor not an AC service guy or anything – so this is just a normal (maybe not so normal) guys opinion from past experiences.
It is definitley time to have the Air Conditioning checked. There are lots of companies out there. I personally like Roman Schreck (706) 968-8493. A real trustworthly guy that has always been straight with me.
Now to the tips.
1. Regularly clean your air filters, supply vents and return grills. Dust and dirt cause your heating equipment to work harder. That means higher energy bills.
2. You must check the ducts under the house. If you open a crawl space door and it is cool under there you may have a problem. But even if it isn’t cool under there go check the ducts for leaks. Crawl or walk along the whole duct system feeling for air streams (make sure the AC is on) and try and find holes. Even the smallest hole will cause a terrible loss of cool air and put warm air in its place. If you find holes use the proper sealant to fix that hole. This article says NOT to use duct tape especially in an attic because under extremem heat it melts. It seems like duct take would be ok in a crawl space or basement. But regardless of what you use to fix the hole – make sure you don’t have any squeezing or pinching of the duct.
3. Speaking of squeezing or pinching. This is a bad problem especially if a home has a second floor. I have seen where the second floor was never cool even with the air on high. Turns out the issue was when they ran the vents to the second floor they tried to sqeeze them through holes that were smaller than the duct creating a pinch point where air is not flowing as it is supposed to. If those ducts are in the walls and not accessible the only way you would know if you have a problem is by having the cool air coming out of the vents checked. I know home inspectors do this kind of thing and of course AC companies must as well. So if you are having problems with an upstairs AC you probably want to check it out. If you have a basement and the vents are visible – make sure you check them carefully as well for leaks and pinches.
4. Make sure you have enough vents open in the house. AC units are made to push a certain amount of air and by closing vents the system will not work efficiently. Talk with your AC company for more information on this.
5. Make sure your outside unit is not too close to the house or overgrown with bushes or weeds. Your unit needs to breathe.
6. You should have your unit checked yearly to make sure your system is working properly and the Freon levels are normal. Freon is the coolant of the system.
7. Timing – when to have the AC checked? Don’t wait until the summer to have your system checked. The best time of year would be Early spring when you have the occasional warn day. This way you can work around your schedule and the AC Professionals are not so booked up.
8. If the AC company finds problems – make sure you ask for a quote in writing and do not committ to that company on the spot. Then get at least two more quotes. AND NEVER TELL THE OTHER COMPANIES WHAT QUOTES YOU HAVE ALREADY. You can and I suggest you do – tell them you are getting multiple quotes.
9. And if you did not like the company who maintained your AC unit the previous year – don’t call them back. Ask your friends or a local Realtor for recommendations.
10. Lastly – if you have a home that does not keep the home cool because it is in the sun for a good part of the day; try covering the windows with either heavy curtains or insulation when the sun is on those windows. It works! And this tip goes for new homes as well as the older homes.
Education: Click here to learn about Heat Pumps. This is the main source of Heating & AC in Habersham County & Northeast Georgia. Especially in the low to medium priced NON-Custom homes.
Keep Kool and visit this site often. Have a great day. Ken
827 Hanes Ridge Road, Clarkesville GA
FOR SALE: 827 Hanes Ridge Road, Clarkesville GA
If you are looking for privacy you have found it. This home is in a gated subdivision and on 5 Wooded Acres.
Four Sided Brick home with Cedar Shake & Copper Accents.
4 Bedrooms & 4.5 Bathrooms. This home is everything you could possibly want in a home. Quality, uniqueness, open spaces, inside & outside privacy, any Cooks Dream Kitchen w/Formal DR and a huge eat-in Dining Area as well as the Kitchen Breakfast Bar & of course a pantry. 2 Amazing REAL ROCK Fireplaces set-up for Gas but can burn wood as well, most of the Floors are either Random Width Oak or Tile, all Granite or Marble Countertops, 2 x 80 Gallon on demand Hot Water Tanks, Automatic Gas Generator (for main level) with a 1000 Gallon Propane Tank will keep power on the main level, whole house Alarm System, and as if you needed more – Heated Floors in the Master Bathroom with a Bubble Jet Tub, Huge Tiled Shower, Jack & Jill Sinks and Walk-in Closets… still need more? How about a gigantic Media Room already wired for Surround Sound and a Full Private Bathroom, a Wine Closet, Private Bar, 2 Living Areas, a Laundry Room big enough for any family & finally a huge workshop/canning room. Oh yeah… enough beautiful covered porches to satisfy any person who loves the outdoors, a Large 3 Car Garage and a fantastic front Courtyard giving all of your company real easy access. And really the last thing – the backyard – wide open for your enjoyment and situated perfectly for a private inground pool & spa put in (plan ideas available upon request).
Click on this link to view the MLS Listing for 827 Hanes Ridge Road
If you would like to set-up a private showing on 827 Hanes Ridge Road just call or email me at your convenience. I will do my best to work around your schedule.
Ken Ruddell is an active Real Estate Broker with Home Zone Real Estate & Resident of Habersham County. Email me at Info@TheRealtyGuy.com or call me at 706-754-8589. Ken is on Twitter at @TheRealtyGuy and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/KenRuddell
Be well and keep in touch. Ken
HAPPY EASTER
Click on the pic to read the TRADITIONAL meaning of EASTER
When I grew up as a kid it was like most others, candy, candy and more candy. Oh yeah EGG coloring. We weren’t regular Church goers, but when we did I loved it. Today I find myself much more Spiritual around Easter. I enjoy conversations about Jesus Christ and his sacrifices for us.
But I do still hold some traditions carried on from when I was a kid. Easter morning we color eggs – and now that the kids are teens they try and get really creative, so we get some kool looking eggs. And then of course egg salad for lunch using Hellmans Mayonaise (has to be Hellmans original. And it is the only time of year I eat Mayo). We talk about Jesus and God around the breakfast table, and whoever wants to go to Church can go with Great Granny.
So that is my little Easter story.
If you wish to read the TRADITIONAL meaning of EASTER – click on the picture above.
From my Family to you and yours; HAPPY EASTER and GOD bless you. Ken
City of Clarkesville History – Habersham County Georgia
City of Clarkesville History
Clarkesville, the county seat of Habersham County, received its charter in 1823. The city was named for General John C. Clarke, governor of Georgia in 1819 and 1821, or his father, General Elijah Clarke, a revolutionary war hero, according to various versions of the city’s history.
Clarkesville was a resort town for many years, catering to coastal residents trying to escape the heat and diseases of the low-lying areas. Delighting in the climate, some of the visitors bought land and built summer homes. Others found ample room in one of Clarkesville’s many hotels: The “Mountain View Hotel” (previous names: “Village Hotel” and “Habersham House”), “Alleghany House” (later called “The Inn”), “Spencer House,” “Free House,” “Erwins,” “Grove House” and “Fuller House.”
During the course of its history, many people have enjoyed their visit to Clarkesville. The names of some of the more famous visitors or residents include the following:
•Jarvis Van Buren, relative of President Martin Van Buren
•John MacPherson Berrien, later attorney general for President Andrew Jackson and a United States Senator
•Amos T. Akerman, attorney general for President Grant
•Robert Tyler Walker, grandson of President Tyler
•E. W. Eppes, grandson of President Thomas Jefferson
•Thomas M. Bradford, descendant of President James Madison
•Andrew Jackson (as a youth), his mother and aunt
How did travelers get to the city? The stagecoach from Athens to Clarkesville brought many. After 1873, trains became a popular method of transportation. Around 1910, a street car, running between the Clarkesville Train Depot and the Square, carried visitors to and from the center of town. About 1924, a paved road from Clarkesville to Cornelia (the first paved road north of Atlanta) further increased the ease of traveling to the city.
But long before Clarkesville became a tourist spot, Cherokee Indians inhabited the area. Around 1540 Spanish explorer De Soto passed through what would become the city of Clarkesville. It would be many years later, but still long before Clarkesville was created, that white settlers began living in the area.
By 1820 a post office, named “Habersham Court House,” began operation, with Walter Adair as the first Postmaster. After the charter was granted in 1823, the city was surveyed and laid out. Streets were named for presidents Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe, and for Benjamin Franklin and generals Greene, Wayne and Marion of the American Revolution.
That same year, the first courthouse — a simple wooden structure — was erected. Then, in 1832, a brick building, located in the center of the Square in town, replaced the wooden one. It remained until 1898, when it was blown up with dynamite in a controversy between Toccoa (then part of Habersham County) and Clarkesville as to which should be the county seat. Both cities eventually got their wish: Clarkesville remained the county seat of Habersham, and in 1905, when Stephens County was formed, Toccoa became its county seat.
The next courthouse, although partially destroyed by fire endured until the construction of fourth (and current) one in 1964. The Hills of Habersham lists the date of the fire as December 28, 1923, but A North Georgia Journal of History gives the date as 1928.
The original hotels have been torn down, the street car line is gone and the Square looks a lot different than it did back in the 1800s and early- to mid-1900s. Today, very few people can leave their jobs to spend all summer here. Still, Clarkesville attracts new residents each year. In the early 1980s, Clarkesville was voted once the No. 1 retirement community in the United States and once the No. 2 retirement community.Information was taken from The Hills of Habersham, by Mary L. Church, and A North Georgia Journal of History, Volume I, by Olin Jackson. His information was a reprint of an article from “The Northeast Georgian.”)
City of Clarkesville History
Be well and keep in touch. Ken
Ken Ruddell is an active Real Estate Broker & Resident of Habersham County. Email me at Info@TheRealtyGuy.com or call me at 706-754-8589. Ken is on Twitter at @TheRealtyGuy and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/KenRuddell
4 Steps to Take When Preparing to Buy a Home
4 Steps to Take When Preparing to Buy a Home:
Interest rates are at record lows, and many homeowners have priced their homes to sell. Many buyers who waited for rock-bottom prices know that now is the time to buy.
Click here to read the 4 Steps…
Call me when you are ready to buy (or sell) and I will work around you busy schedule to help you accomplish your real estate needs.
REMINDER: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PUT 20% DOWN TO GET A LOAN; THAT IS JUST NOT THE CASE. YOU CAN ACTUALLY STILL GET 100% LOANS.
Ken Ruddell, Realtor-Broker
Home Zone Real Estate
706-878-6116
TheRealtyGuy@yahoo.com
www.TheRealtyGuy.com
New Year – New Home?
Happy New Year Everyone. This is a great day to start looking to find that new home or gem of a piece of land to enjoy.
My resolution is to help my customers & clients even more than before. To do my best to respond back to phone calls & emails as fast as lightning if possible.
Wishing you all Health, Happiness & Prosperity in 2012.
Your Realtor, Ken
Average Interest Rate on 30-year Mortgage Falls to Record 3.91 Percent
Associated Press: WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to a record 3.91 percent this week, the third time this year that rates have hit new lows.
Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average on the 30-year home loan fell from 3.94 percent the previous week. The 3.91 percent rate is the lowest average for long-term fixed mortgages on records dating to the 1950s
The average on the 15-year fixed mortgage was unchanged this week at 3.21 percent. That’s also a record.
Low rates offer a historic opportunity for those who can afford to buy a home or refinance. But many Americans either can’t take advantage of the rates or have already done so.
Rates have been below 5 percent for all but two weeks in 2011. Even so, this year is shaping up to be one of the worst ever for home sales.
Rates could fall further still. Many economists think the yield on the 10-year Treasury note could creep lower in 2012. Long-term mortgage rates tend to track the 10-year Treasury yield.
Should the Federal Reserve launch a new program of bond purchases in the coming months to try to help the economy, it could further drive down mortgage rates.
Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, has said that despite the super-low loan rates, foreclosures and falling home values have created obstacles for would-be buyers.
But builders could see more interest from buyers in the coming months if mortgage rates stay low. The low rates contributed to a modest 2-point increase in builder sentiment in the latest National Association of Home Builders survey released this month, said Yelena Shulyatyeva, an analyst at BNP Paribas. Those rates, coupled with falling prices, could draw more people into the market, she said.
Sales of previously occupied homes are just slightly ahead of last year’s dismal sales figures. New-home sales appear headed for their worst year on records going back half a century.
Mortgage applications fell about 2.6 percent last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Refinancing fell 1.6 percent. And loan applications to buy homes fell nearly 5 percent. Over the past four weeks, the level of mortgage applications has been relatively unchanged.
Some lenders have reported an increase in applications through the Obama administration’s refinancing program. That program was broadened in October to allow up to 1 million more homeowners lower their mortgage payments. But the MBA said such government-assisted loans account for just a small portion of refinancing.
High unemployment and scant wage gains have made it harder for many people to qualify for loans. Many Americans don’t want to sink money into a home that they fear could lose value over the next few years.
To calculate the average rates, Freddie Mac surveys lenders across the country Monday through Wednesday of each week. The average rates don’t include extra fees, known as points, which most borrowers must pay to get the lowest rates. One point equals 1 percent of the loan amount.
The average fee for the 30-year loan fell to 0.7 from 0.8; the average on the 15-year fixed mortgage was unchanged at 0.8.
For the five-year adjustable loan, the average rate fell to 2.85 percent from 2.86 percent. The average on the one-year adjustable loan declined to 2.77 percent from 2.81 percent.
The average fees on the five- and one-year adjustable-rate loans were unchanged at 0.6.
Contact me to take advantage of these incredible rates on some amazing home deals in Northeast Georgia.
You can count on me!
KEN RUDDELL, Broker/Owner
HUD Certified Broker
e-PRO, ABR, ASR, GRI
NAR, GAR, WCR
Home Zone Real Estate
706-754-8589 Direct
706-878-6116 Cell
7068786116 Text
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Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 2288
Clarkesville, GA 30523
FIREPLACES & CHIMNEYS – Time For A Check-up!
Fall is upon us and the nights here in Northeast Georgia getting nice & COOL. And now lots of our friends and neighbors are kick starting their Fireplaces. But you have to be careful.
Some quick tips:
- Have the Chimney cleaned. Call a local Chimney Sweep to come and take a look… it may cost a few bucks; but I am certain we all can agree that our personal belongings are much more important to us than risk losing it in a fire that could have been prevented. Would be very sad.
- Don’t burn wood unless it has been split and dried for a while (I heard at least 6 months).
- I hear oak is best and pine is the worst (too bad because we have plenty of pine wood around here)
- A friend noted that him & his wife likes Hickory wood because it crackles & pops.
- Not sure who to call? Ask a friend. Ask a cabin rental company in your area. Check your Yellow Pages under Chimney Sweep.
- When the Chimney Sweep comes out, don’t be afraid to ask for a refresher course on how to operate a Fireplace properly and the best practice for keeping your chimney in the best shape possible.
Here is a link for Southern Chimney Sweep
I hear Mr. Sooty is real good. 706-865-7101
I hope you all have a wonderful bright burning Fireplace to sit around and enjoy… happy Fall everyone.
Your friend & Realtor Ken Ruddell 706-878-6116 / 706-754-8589
BUYERS Tips – Habersham County, Georgia
Paved, Gravel or Dirt Road?
In Habersham County and adjoining White County these are your choices as far as roads go…
Most would choose Paved roads but unfortunately a lot of our roads are unpaved. So if you find your dream home or land on an unpaved road you really need to know some basic questions to ask.
Is it a Private Road or County Road? That answer will determine who will be maintaining it.
If it is a Private Road then you must know exactly who will be maintaining it? Is there an association? Is there a yearly or monthly fee? Who do you pay? Is something written in the deed or is this just a handshake agreement?
These questions MUST be answered or you could find yourself in a stcky situation if your road needs new gravel or becomes inaccessible because of storms.
If you have any questions or uncertain about a property you are interested in call or email me and I will help you. KEN
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It’s not just knowledge; it’s know how!
Ken Ruddell, e-PRO, ABR, ASR, GRI, WCR
Broker, Full-Service / Full-Time Realtor
Life Member Multi-Million Dollar Club
PHOENIX Club Member
706-754-8589 Direct
7068786116 Cell/Text
800-971-6116 Toll Free
Local Info: www.HabershamCounty.com
Home Zone Real Estate
Post Office Box 2288
Clarkesville, GA 30523
I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it. ~Thomas Jefferson
Searching for Houses For Sale in Habersham County? Why so many different places to search?
What are the differences between where you search for houses for sale? Below you will read the differences between Realtor.com, Zillow and my two MLS Search Sites.
There is one main thing to remember when searching on different websites. Most of the websites have a lot of the same houses for sale; but “ALL” of the houses for sale are taken from one of three MAIN Multiple Listing Services that serve Habersham, White, Rabun, Banks & Stephens Counties. We will go into those Services below. So wouldn’t it be easier just to look at the Multiple Listing Service websites directly than go to dozens of secondary websites to get the information? A secondary website would be places like Zillow, Trulia, Yahoo Real estate, Homefinder etc…
And another thing to keep in mind is that when a house sells it is NOT immediately updated on the secondary websites, they get updates periodically.
The three main websites that are mainly used in the counties I mentioned above are: Georgia Multiple Listing Service (GAMLS), First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) and Habersham, White & Stephens County Multiple Listing Service (HWS). Out of those three only two of them are used to input listings. They are the HWS MLS & GAMLS. What I am saying is that if you search the database of these two MLS’s you do not need to search anywhere else for listed houses for sale.
Realtor.com is one of the most recognized websites but it is not focused on an individual area like the above mentioned MLS’s. It also has a lot of advertising which can make it annoying to navigate.
When you search directly from my real estate site you get the listings you want to see. You don’t get Realtor.com pushing properties not even relevant to your search put at the top of the list. You actually get what you ask for and that is houses for sale. There are two main Multiple Listing Services; these are referred to as MLS’s.
HWSMLS and GeorgiaMLS – click on the links to do your home or land search in Northeast Georgia – specifically Habersham County & White County.
I appreciate you taking the time to read this information. I hope it was helpful.
I am available at your convenience 7 days a week. Ken
Ken Ruddell, Broker
Home Zone Real Estate
706-754-8589 or cell/text 7068786116
TheRealtyGuy@windstream.net
Habersham County Georgia Home Schooling
Habersham County Georgia Home Schooling. This is something my family and I decided to do with our kids but it is not for everyone. Here are a few tips on home schooling in general.
First of all your child needs to have some kind of self motivation in him/her. I know from first hand experience that you cannot spend every minute of the day holding your childs hand – that is very unrealistic. And “bundling” your kids to home school is very risky, you have to keep in mind what works for one child may not work for another. In my family situation, our children came to us and directly asked my wife and I if we would home school them. We did not make any immediate decision. We took time to think this through. Ultimately we decided it was best for all our children to do this.
HAPPY 4th of July / Independence Day to everyone!
I hope everyone has a great weekend and you get a chance to enjoy one of the many local events going on. Demorest & Helen will have fireworks. I will be around all weekend, so if you need some assistance with any real estate just give me a call on my cell 706-878-6116.
Here is the story of the 4th of July…
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States. Click here to read a lot more about this special day in our history.
Ken Ruddell, Broker
Home Zone Real Estate
TheRealtyGuy@yahoo.com (email to my phone)
TheRealtyGuy@windstream.net (email to Home Office)
7068786116 Cell/Text (call me or text me on my cell)
Wednesday 6/29/11 SUPER WALMART GRAND OPENING IN CORNELIA GA
6/29/11 is the day a lot of people in this county have been waiting for. The SUPER WALMART GRAND OPENING IN CORNELIA GA. It should grab a lot of traffic off of Hwy 441/365 and in turn bring more business to our county.
I know this has already given the residents of Habersham County the opportunity to get work – which is so important right now. We wish all the new employees the best of luck and thank Walmart for providing more jobs to our residents.
P.S. If any of the new employees need a house – just call me I am here 7 days a week to assist you.
Ken Ruddell – 706-754-8589 or cell/text 7068786116
TheRealtyGuy@yahoo.com
Why It’s Time To Buy
Finally a smart article on why it is a good time to buy a home or any real estate for that matter.
Why It’s Time To Buy – via Yahoo Finance (Wall Street Journal Ruth Simon and Jessica Silver-Greenberg, On Saturday June 4, 2011, 2:47 am EDT)
Back in June 2006, when the housing market peaked, the prospect of a five-year national housing bust seemed unimaginable to most people. And yet here we are, with the latest Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller index showing that prices hit new bear-market lows, falling back to 2002 levels nationally and to 1990s levels in some battered regions.
Despite all the gloom, however, there are growing indications that it is a good time to buy. Mortgage rates, which fell to 4.55% for the week ending June 2, according to Freddie Mac, are near 50-year lows. Homes have become more affordable than they have been in years: According to Moody’s Analytics, the ratio of home prices to income is now 20.9% lower than the 15-year average through 2010, and 12.5% lower than the 1989-2004 average. A historic glut of homes, meanwhile, has created a buyer’s market: There were about 15 million vacant homes in the U.S. last year, according to John Burns Real Estate ConsultingInc.—some 3.1 million more than normal.
Such conditions might not last long. Moody’s Analytics predicts that the number of distressed sales will begin to fall in 2013, and that prices will begin to edge upward then. Home building is at a virtual standstill, so the supply overhang isn’t likely to get much worse. Meanwhile, demographic indicators such as “household formation”—the number of new households each year—are on the rise, and promise to take a bite out of the glut in coming years.
The upshot: “While we might not see rapid growth in the next couple of years, there are a tremendous number of positive signs that could lead to a rebound,” says Anthony Sanders, a real-estate finance professor at George Mason University.
Click here to read the rest of the article…
This article is right on the money. And I am here to help you whenever you are ready to start your search.
Have a great day. Ken
Ken Ruddell is an active Real Estate Broker & Resident of Habersham County. Email me at Info@TheRealtyGuy.com or call me at 706-754-8589. Ken is on Twitter at @TheRealtyGuy and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/KenRuddell
TAKE THE POLL: Is this a good time to buy a house in Habersham County?
If you voted that it is a good time to buy. Call me today and lets get busy.
If you voted that you are waiting for prices to drop more you are taking a huge risk. Because not only are you hoping the prices drop you must also be hoping that interest rates stay at least where they are now. I can only say that these are two HUGE risks.
If you voted none of the above that you are renting. I can understand that. Some people don’t like the responsibility of owning their own home. Others may have credit issues. If you are the one with credit issues call me today and lets get you on the right track of fixing your credit.
Thanks for taking the time to take the POLL.
Have a great day. Ken
Ken Ruddell, Broker
Home Zone Real Estate
Clarkesville, Georgia
706-754-8589
Memorial Day – Honors the men and women who died while serving in the American Military.
May our Soldiers rest in Peace knowing they did not die in vain... but for the FREEDOM we celebrate today. GOD bless them all.
What is Memorial Day? Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.
