On this Memorial Day, we pause.
In the business of our lives—filled with routines, gatherings, and gentle joys—it can be easy to move through the day as just another long weekend. But at its heart, Memorial Day is a sacred moment: a chance to remember, reflect, and honor.
Today, we at Modern Prairie remember those who gave their lives in service to this country. Their sacrifice wasn’t abstract—it was personal. It was sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, friends, spouses, and neighbors. It was ordinary people who made an extraordinary choice to serve, and who never made it home.
For many in our community, Memorial Day carries deep emotion. Some of us have stories passed down through generations. Others have folded flags, worn photographs, or graves we visit in quiet. Whether your connection is personal or reverent from a distance, you are welcome here in this moment of remembrance.
We believe there’s something powerful in taking time to honor the past—in keeping traditions alive, and in remembering those who made our freedom possible. You don’t have to do something grand. Sometimes, it’s the small, intentional acts that mean the most.
Here are a few simple ways we’re honoring Memorial Day within our community:
Lighting a candle in the window at dusk.
Sharing stories of loved ones who served.
Placing wildflowers or flags at a local memorial or cemetary.
Cooking a family recipe passed down by someone we've lost.
Sitting in silence, holding space.
As a community rooted in connection and care, we hold this day gently, together. We extend our gratitude not only to those who served, but to the families who carry their memory forward.
If someone in your life has served — and especially if they made the ultimate sacrifice — we invite you to share a memory with us in the comments below.
A name.
A moment.
A lesson.
A photo.
However small or simple it may seem, your story matters. Their courage deserves to be remembered.
From all of us at Modern Prairie, thank you—for remembering, for honoring, and for walking with us in this moment.
With heartfelt appreciation,
The Modern Prairie Team