We try to transport you to the Memorial Day celebration at the Carousel of Happiness -- and explain why the holiday is so important to us and to the many people who joined us on May 25, 2026.

You can hear the music of Sean Applebee, who so elegantly performed Taps for us, here: https://www.seanapplebeeandbeyond.com/

You can read Christopher Kelley's article about our Memorial Day celebration in the Mountain Ear here: https://themtnear.com/stories/veterans-lives-carousel-happiness-honored-memorial-day,95117

Learn more about Limbs for Liberty here: https://limbsforliberty.com/

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