On May 30th we shall make our way to the cemeteries where lies the “ sacred dust” of those who have been dear to us in life. Particularly shall we pay tribute to those who gave “ the last full measure of devotion” by laying down their lives for their country. Hundreds will lay wreaths upon the graves of those who died in three wars; thousands will place flowers upon the graves of -those who perished in two great world conflicts. The cry of all hearts on this Memorial Day of 1952 is “ How long, 0 Lord, how long?” How many Memorial Days must there be? How much more blood must be shed? How many more homes must be broken? How long must fathers and children and wives and husbands be torn asunder? How long will this fearful carnage last? Even as we honor our dead with floral and spoken tributes, our hearts turn to the living who are even now pouring out their life’ s blood at the Korean front. Let us who know and love the Lord pray for an end to this senseless slaughter of our bravest and best. And most of all, let us plead, as the Word of God bids us, “ Come quickly, Lord Jesus.” For it is only His coming that will bring an end forever to all wars and establish the reign of the Prince of Peace upon this earth. Upper Left—Infantrymen of the 5th RCT look down into North Korean positions during drive along Naktong River. Left Center—South Gate of Suwon City, Korea, after being taken by 7th Infantry Division. Lower Left—Leathernecks inch forward under fire on the central Korean front. Lower Center — U. S. Marines evacuate a comrade wounded in fighting near Koto-ri, Korea. Lower Right — U. S. Marines rest in the snow after moving out of Kodari, Korea. Official Department of Defense ond Marine Corps photographs.
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