"They fell, but o'er their glorious grave floats free the banner of the cause they died to save." ~Francis Marion Crawford

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I hope you took some time to remember what Memorial Day is all about and why we have this holiday. I know that I am grateful for those who's lives have been lost in service to our country.


Herman Zeitchik, from Silver Spring, Md., a veteran of WWII, left, hugs USAF Col. Rob Quinn at the World War II Memorial in Washington, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2009. Zeitchik, an Army veteran of WWII, was at the Battle of the Bulge, as well as D-Day and many others of the Atlantic campaign.

The Capitol is seen with the flags surrounding the Washington Monument, right, at half staff, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2009, in Washington. Memorial Day commemorates US men and women who have died while in the military service.


Bud Hansen, left, a U.S. Marine veteran of WWII, walks with his wife Linda Hansen at the World War II Memorial in Washington, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2009.




US= You should start reading Chapter 19 and expect a quiz later this week on at least section 1! Your scripts will be returned later this week, but int he mean time you & your group better be working on that film project because the final product is due Friday, June 5th!!!


PacRim/IR= We are starting a new unit on War & Conflict this week. In class on Wednesday you will also be completing our last map...Western Europe. Come prepared to work! Also remember that some of you are headed to UCI for the filed trip on Friday; those who are not going are expected to attend class and complete the assignment for that day! (Everyone will have an assignment to complete for that day!)

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