Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-05-24
A Proclamation

AS the year slowly but steadily
moves along on its onward march,
The time approaches when. in re-
Spouse to the nobler sentiments of
our being, we turn aside from the
hustle and turmoil of life, and,
abandoning our daily occupations
and activities in the land of the
living, we guide our steps towards
the silent abode of the dead.
With bowed heads and hearts
heavy and sorrowful in the recollec-
ton and memories of other times
and of departed kin and friends, We
seek a moment of solace in close
and affectionate communion with
the immortal spirits of the loved
ones who have taken leave of us in
time, and are anxiously awaiting
for a lasting reunion in eternity.
Death, which from the beginning
of time and with appalling regular
ity and precision, has been carry
ing on its grim task of destruc-
ton in the human family, has only
succeeded in effecting a temporary
separation, but has not touched,
'NtdhEC II 10 ltIl DOlCHl W luutiI, tue
immortal bounds of love and af-
lection that reach far into the
realms of the infinite, keeping us
in constant and tender intercourse
with the impalpable jewellers of
another world, where mortal flesh
may not abide.
Yes, it is a comforting and
reassuring promise made to the
children of men, by Him whose
omnipotent power rescued Him
from the dead, and laughed the ter
rors of the grave to scorn, that
there is another world, and an i'm
mortal life awaiting us beyond. in
the happy society of those that
were near and dear to US here on
earth.
A sentiment of eternal gratitude
to the heroic sons of the republic
who CALAMITY made the supreme
sacrifice of life, that the nation
might live first suggested the idea
of setting aside one day in the year
to visit the graves and scattering
flowers over the last resting place
of the departed heroes. This beau
tiful ceremony has now become
national custom with us, and is
made applicable alike to all the
departed ones.
II is with sentiments of admira-
ton, and of most respectful graft
tude to those who first conceived
and carried into practice this most
appropriate and touching tribute to
our departed dead, that /, o. A.
LarraZolo, governor of the state of
New Mexico, do hereby proclaim
Sunday, the 30th day of May, A. D.
1920, as
Memorial Day.
On that day, l respectfully invite
all the ministers of the gospel, in
their respective places of worship,
to hold special services in memory;
first, of all those heroic sons of
the republic who, In the various
wars in which we have been en-
gagged, have gladly laid down their
precious lives in the defense of our
flag and of all that it symbolizes.
In doing this, l beg you not to for
get the erring sons of the south.
who, In the unequal struggle, wore
the gray: they were wrong, 1t IS
true, but they were our brothers
all the same, who simply followed
a mistaken idea of duty to their
southland. Time has healed the
scars that remained after the con-
flict, and i'll feeling. resentment and
hatred should all be buried in the
graves where their ashes lie; we
all stand today reunited family.
Secondly, of all those who, in ad-
vance of us, have already solved
the impenetrable mystery that lies
beyond the grave. To our people
in general all over the state, | eX-
tend a cordial invitation to visit
the cemeteries where rest the re-
mains of our departed soldiers,
relatives and friends, and there
have appropriate ceremonies in low
ing memory of them, and over the
sepulchers of all, deposit flowers,
the beautiful, innocent, and per-
fumed tokens and emblems of Il
love and attachment that brightens
the way across the Valley of the
Shadows and is lost in the, dazzling
light of eternal life.
| direct that the flag of our coun-
try be placed at half-mast on that
day over all the state buildings AMI
public school houses in the state.
Done at the executive office, In
the city of Santa Fe, state of NewI
Mexico, this goth day of May, A.
ID. 1920.
Witness my hand and the great
seal of the state of New Mexico.
o. A. LARRAZOLO,
(SEAI) Governor.
Attest.
MANUEL MARTINEZ,
Gacratary pf State