Sunday, May 29, 2011

Remember

In thinking about the holiday this weekend, I have reflected on what happened at this time of year in my family when I was a child more than fifty years ago. Memorial Day always fell on my mother's birthday, May 30. Nowadays it is the Monday closest to May 30. As I thought about this I began to remember how Mom always pointed out a memorial stone on the campus at Clemson near the Old Greenville Highway. It held a bronze plaque naming Clemson graduates who lost their lives in the freedom fight of World War I. She then would refer to a cousin who lost his life in World War II. Raymond had a son who is my age, so it always made me very aware that his Dad had perished in the war fighting for our freedom. That was always a time of renewed patriotism for my brother and me. This weekend I decided to look again at that memorial as a way of remembering the fallen patriots.

It was not where I remembered it to be! In the name of progress it has been removed from its original position. Bobby and I started out to find it. I called my brother Bob because he remembers everything we ever did as children; he would surely know what had happened. He did. Rats! He knows it all. Well, he knew that it was removed so that the highway could be widened, but he didn't know what happened to it. He even said it has been gone for 40 years - no way! Maybe it has been gone 30 years, maybe. Well, Bobby and I found it. We're good together.

This memorial stone is now located on the Sikes Hall side of the Rotunda and President's Garden along Old Greenville Highway. It is a large stone that looks like those that Dad called Iron Rock. There is the bronze plaque that names "cadets" lost in World War I. Finding this set Bobby and me on a visit to each war memorial on the campus. Such a tour does stir gratitude and patriotism before you realize it is happening. Thanks be for all those who have fought for our sakes in all conflicts!
Sara

H&C Feature of the Week: Clean Off the Bolt
At Heirlooms & Comforts this week it is Clean Off the Bolt Weekend. We will honor the H&C tradition of clear a bolt of fabric (take it all) for a 25% discount in the fabric is a regular price fabric. If your choice is a sale priced fabric you will get an additional 10% off when you clean off the bolt. This special is good for Friday and Saturday, June 4 and 5. Is the print you have been wishing for still on the shelf? Is the bolt skinny enough that you want to take it all? Visit us this week to be sure. Special applies for Friday and Saturday only.

See What's New
We have spoken to Barbara Moore and she is coming to town on June 8 to show you even more great stuff about the innovations from Husqvarna Viking. Remember what fun we had the last time she was here? Well, she's on the way back to Central again. $15 gets a day of fun and information and lunch. Barbara will have fresh samples and more Mississippi madness just for us. She will be working on the new Designer Diamond deLuxe and will give us such good inspiration and skill and you can make all of what you will see for yourself. Call to complete your registration and payment soon so you can for sure have a great seat.

 
Previously Owned Diamonds
When you are watching Barbara Moore and hearing about the great things that you can make with a sewing/embroidery machine remember that we are now going to have pre-owned Designer Diamond machines to sell. Two have already come in, traded to get the new Designer Diamond deluxe machine. These terrific machines that were traded are available at unbelievable purchase prices. You've been dreaming of having a Designer Diamond machine and now is a great time to get one at a fantastic price. Join the fun!

Closed Memorial Day
At Heirlooms & Comforts we want to encourage you to remember those who lost their lives for our freedom by commemorating Memorial Day, a national holiday. We will be closed that day so that our family of employees will have an opportunity to spend the day with their close friends and families remembering those who fought for our freedoms. Enjoy those freedoms and never forget!

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