Happy Memorial Day

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

I'd like to wish all our veterans a very happy Memorial Day....and everyone else too....

If you know someone who has served, don't forget to do something nice for that person today.

It's gonna be another great weather day here in New York...what a terrific kick-off to summer....

[4ARedOctober Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close 4ARedOctober]

Thanks to all that have served and that are serving and also thank you to their families who also give up so much.

And I think if you see someone who has served or is serving then do something nice for them any time and all the time.....not just today....they do appreciate it....even if its a smile, a quiet thank you or even a handshake.

[Beaglemom3 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Beaglemom3]

http://www.usmemorialday.org/ Very good website. It reminds us that today is a day to honor those who died in service to this country.


I'm not a veteran, but former Navy nurse who served those who served.

I'm going out to the Bourne (Ma.) military cemetary to visit a few friends today.

B.

[Faust Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Faust]

I would like to thank the brave men and women of the Armed Forces,
and remember those who have lost their lives defending liberty.

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day!

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

Some people forget why we all have off. Its not just a Hamburger and Hot dog day.

[Beaglemom3 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Beaglemom3]

Some people forget why we all have off. Its not just a Hamburger and Hot dog day.

Exactly !

This is not a criticism or a correction, merely an observation.......
We have sort of mixed Veteran's Day and Memorial Day together over the years.
It's not a bad thing as honor is still being given. The two have been sort of blended which is not a bad thing (again), however, they do have separate themes but towards one group.

Dating myself here but I remember when Nov. 11th was called Armistice Day and on June 14th, we did a lot on Flag Day. Oh, boy, do you remember planting trees on Arbor Day at school ?

[4ARedOctober Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close 4ARedOctober]

I agree it should not just be another 'holiday'.....and I am one who blends both vets and memorial day together.....each lost and gained much when they each went home in a different way....but really they came home together (and some never really made it back and are POW/MIA)....and experienced the same thing. And the living vets have to live with the fact that many of their buddies did not make it home alive...and they are living the remainder of their lives not only for themselves but for those that didn't make it home alive.....I have a hard time separating the two...they are all vets and they all live in all of us who take advantage of all the freedom and stardard of living most of us take for granted here in the USA and the free world.

God Bless America...and thank you to 'all' the vets.

[Beaglemom3 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Beaglemom3]

I agree it should not just be another 'holiday'.....and I am one who blends both vets and memorial day together.....each lost and gained much when they each went home in a different way....but really they came home together (and some never really made it back and are POW/MIA)....and experienced the same thing. And the living vets have to live with the fact that many of their buddies did not make it home alive...and they are living the remainder of their lives not only for themselves but for those that didn't make it home alive.....I have a hard time separating the two...they are all vets and they all live in all of us who take advantage of all the freedom and stardard of living most of us take for granted here in the USA and the free world.

God Bless America...and thank you to 'all' the vets.

Yes, I know first hand.
Agreed.
B.

[hope54 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close hope54]

Today I put up the flag in honor of what this country stands for - even with the dissension growing from within. I honor and pray for the people who serve this country within the military.

Funny, in Seattle it is not popular at all to put out a flag. A sad commentary on the state of our union.

Hope

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Memorial of the dead

Memorial Day formerly occurred on May 30, and some, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), advocate returning to this fixed date. The VFW stated in a 2002 Memorial Day Address, "Changing the date merely to create three-day weekends has undermined the very meaning of the day. No doubt, this has contributed greatly to the general public's nonchalant observance of Memorial Day." Hawaii's Senator Daniel Inouye, a veteran of World War II, has repeatedly introduced measures to return Memorial Day to its traditional day since 1999.

[4ARedOctober Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close 4ARedOctober]

I fly the stars and stripes everyday since our troops have been in harms way in Afghanistan....and now Iraq. Several of my neighbors do the same.

Today I put up the flag in honor of what this country stands for - even with the dissension growing from within. I honor and pray for the people who serve this country within the military.

Funny, in Seattle it is not popular at all to put out a flag. A sad commentary on the state of our union.

Hope

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Memorial Day is for REMEMBERANCE

Changing the date merely to create three-day weekends has undermined the very meaning of the day. This has contributed greatly to the general public's nonchalant observance of Memorial Day...

Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 pm Washington time. Another tradition is to fly the U.S. Flag at half-staff from dawn until noon local time. Volunteers place a U.S. Flag upon each gravesite located in a National Cemetery.

Many take Memorial Day as a time for picnics, family gatherings, and sporting events.

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... Funny, in Seattle it is not popular at all to put out a flag. A sad commentary on the state of our union.
Hope

Sad in deed.
We should insist that flags be flown and be proud about doing so.

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Decoration in Rememberance

Decoration Day commemorated U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country.

Originaly Decoration Day was designated as a day for decorating the grave of every soldier in the land.

The alternative name of "Memorial Day" was first used in 1882, but did not become more common until after World War II, and was not declared the official name by Federal law until 1967.

Memorial Day is not a holiday outside the US. Because of its origins from World War I, countries of the Commonwealth, France, and Belgium, remember members of the military who died in war on or around Remembrance Day, November 11. The United States uses the same date as Veterans Day (formerly Armistice Day) and honors all veterans, living and dead.