Memorial Day BBQ Menu

Memorial Day is around the corner and we have a fantastic menu for you! They are rather quick and easy recipes you will love. Put these in your rotation for the summer gatherings.

Cathy's Chicken BBQ and Coleslaw Recipes ← Click the link for the recipe

Use that slow cooker for an easy and delicious chicken BBQ that everyone will be talking about.

Kicked-Up Canned Baked Beans ← Click the link for the recipe

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Kicked-Up Canned Baked Beans is an easy and delicious way to make ordinary canned baked beans taste as though you made them from scratch! click the link ↑

Deviled Eggs Recipe ← Click the link for the recipe

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This classic deviled eggs recipe is so easy to make as a side dish, appetizer, or even as a healthy snack! 

Cucumbers with Dill ← Click the link for the recipe

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Sprinkling cucumber slices with salt and letting them stand in a colander draws out excess water so they stay crisp when set on a barbecue buffet. Try this cucumber dill salad alongside any grilled entree.

Red White and Blue Margarita ← Click the link for the recipe

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Very festive and great for a batch recipe - Make a lot of each color and put it in the freezer to hold, salt the glasses, and when guests come over use an ice cream scoop to layer the colors. Yummy!

Patriotic Berry Trifle  ← Click the link for the recipe

photo credit Food Network

Super easy, beautiful, and delicious! Who doesn't like trifles?

Do you have some summer recipes you'd like to share? Comment below, we'd love to hear from you!

Happy Memorial Day and keep it sassy,

Kelly

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Memorial Day - In Memory of our Father

***UPDATED 4/29/23***

 In memory of our father GySgt Walter Irving Arnold 1931-1973

Memorial Day - Monday, May 29, 2023

 

Memorial Day is an American holiday. Observed on the last Monday of May. We honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.  

Originally known as Decoration Day, it became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many visit cemeteries or memorials, hold family gatherings, and participate in parades around this great land.

 You can find the history here on History.com. 

Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor those who've served. Here's how they differ, NPR.org 

 Memorial Day by Annette Wynne

 Is it enough to think today
Of all our brave, then put away
The thought until a year has sped?
Is this full honor for our dead?
Is it enough to sing a song
And deck a grave, and all year long
Forget the brave who died that we
Might keep our great land proud and free?
Full service needs a greater toll
That we who live give heart and soul
To keep the land they died to save,
And be ourselves, in turn, the brave!

How do you observe Memorial Day? Please comment below and share your thoughts. 👇

Stay sassy,

Cathy

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Memorial Day Tribute

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. 

Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings, and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.

Cities and towns across the United States host Memorial Day parades each year, often incorporating military personnel and members of veterans’ organizations. Some of the largest parades take place in Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C.

GY SGT Walter I. Arnold

We would like to introduce you to our father GY SGT Walter I. Arnold. He was a U.S. Marine and a very proud one at that, "OORAH". He served for 19 years and in two wars, Korean and Vietnam. He was wounded in Korea and received a purple heart.

After coming home from Korea, our grandmother said he was never the same. It goes to show you that those that serve in the Armed Forces have to deal with not only the physical aspects but also the mental. War is tough on the soldiers and the families. God bless them 💗

Presented with Purple Heart

His last post was Quantico, Virginia and after serving 19 years he retired, set up a small farm in Fauquier County VA with our mom and their six kids.

His life was short-lived, as he passed away not too long after retiring. He had a massive heart attack due to Arteriosclerosis, hardening of the arteries. Stress was the major factor in this and the US Government declared him to be a casualty of war. 

Arlington National Cemetary

of our Father...

Cathy ~  I went to work with Dad one day on the base at Quantico, VA. They gave a Private the riot act for not saluting properly. I was young so I thought wow that was rough. Then after the Private left the office, they laughed about it. 

I will always remember him practicing with his guns. He answered the many questions I had about what he was doing. He allowed us to shoot if we wanted to. 

Cathy and Dad

Rhonda ~ I remember Dad teaching our dog to attack if someone grabbed us.  This was in North Carolina. Dad would grab one of us and get the dog to grab him by the arm.  He was training the dog to protect us for the times he would be shipped overseas. 

Rhonda and Dad

Kelly ~ I remember the horse he bought from someone, his name was Prince, he was fairly scrawny for being a morgan horse but Dad did his best to plump him up. He ended up being a beautiful horse and even made it into a parade. I think he loved his little farmette because we ended up with pigs, chickens and at one point he bought chinchillas.

Our mom and other family members have told us some funny stories about our dad. He had a great sense of humor and sometimes a foul mouth. 

We'd like to mention those in our family & extended family that have served: Vergie Thompson (Marine), Tess Arnold (National Guard), Travis Arnold (Navy), Jim Flickinger (Army), Shawn Wongkachonkitti (Army), John Curran ( Marine) and his four sons, John Jr., Michael, Patrick, and Matthew served also in the Marines and Navy, Alton Duplisea (Marine).

We would love to honor those servicemen and women that you have in your family. Please comment with their names below in the comment box. Share this blog 😀

Mom and Dad

To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honor you today and every day. 

Stay safe and healthy,

The Sassy Silver Sisters

Cathy, Rhonda & Kelly

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