Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-05-28
A PROCLAMATION

As the year slowly but steadily
moves along on its onward march, the
time approaches when, IN response TO
the nobler sentiments of our being, we
turn aside from the hustle and turmoil
Of life, and, abandoning our daily oc-
cupations and activities In TIE 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 recollection and
memories of other times and Of de-
parted kin and friends, we seek mo-
ment Of solace In close and afectionate
communion with the immortal spirits
of the loved ones who have taken leave
Of us In time, and arc anxiously await
ing for lasting reunion In eternity.
Death, which from the beginning Of
time and with appalling regularity and
precision, has been carrying on its
grim task of destruction In the human
family, has only succeeded in effecting
temporary separation. but has not
touched. because II Is impotent 70
touch the immortal bonds Of love and
affection that reach far into the realms
Of the infinite, keeping US in constant
and tender intercourse with the inn
papable dwellers OF another world,
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Yes, II is a comforting and reassur.
ing promise made to the children OF
men, by Him whose omnipotent power
rescued Him from the dead, and laugh
ed the terrors of the grave TO scorn
that there Is another world, and an inn
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
gallently 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
scatter flowers over the last resting
place of the departed heroes. This
beautiful ceremony has now become a
national custom with us, and Is made
applicable alike TO all the departed
ones.
II is with sentiments of admiration,
and of most respectful gratitude Ia
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 9Oth Day of May, 1920, as
MEMORIAL DAY
On that day. 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 engaged have gladly laid down
their precious lives 10 the defense OF
our flag and of all that 1t symboizes.
In doing this, beg you not to forget
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
b healed the scars that remained after
the conflict, and i'll feeling, resentment
and hatred should all be buried in tn,
; graves where their ashes lie; we al
: stand today reunited family. Sc
condly, of all those who, in advance oi
us, have already solved the impenet
rable mystery that lies beyond the
grave. To our people in general al
over the state, | extend cordial in
vitation TO visit the cemeteries wher,
rest the remains Of our departed
soldiers, relatives ana friends, ant
there have appropriate ceremonies II
loving memory Of them. and over Tn,
sepulchres Of ALL deposit flowers tn,
beautiful, innocent, and perfumet
tokens and emhlems Of love and at
tachment that brightens the way across
l the Valley Of the Shadows and is los
in the dazzling light of eternal life.
| direct that the flag of our countr,
be placed at half-mast on that day owe
I all the state buildings and public schoo
houses In the State.
Done at the Executive Office, In th,
City Of Santa Fe, State Of New Mex
, leo, this goth day Of May, A. d. 1920
Witness my hand and the Great Sea
2 of the State Of New Mexico.
+ o. A. LARRAZOLO,
Attest: Governor
MANUEL MARTINEZ,
Secretary Of State.