Families, Friends, and Gratitude: Island Memorial Day Weekend - Thoughts and Pictures by UseppaGin - Flags on Useppa flew at half-mast in honor of the children and their teachers murdered in a Texas school shooting. Safe and protected, families and friends gathered on Useppa. On Monday flags were raised in honor of the men and women who fought for the security we no longer take for granted. We thank those who gave their lives. We know how lucky we are to gather round the pool, have dinner at the Collier, lunch on the patio, walk the beach, watch a sunset. Each of these pictures is a visual thank you note.