Memorial Day Greeting?

[Skyhunter]

My Bride recently asked me what the proper greeting for Memorial Day was. She said that "since you're a Vet, You should know!"
I have always rendered the proper greeting for the time of day - i.e. Good Morning or Good Afternoon. Since it is a solemn day for remembrance - IMO - therefore the "Happy" prefix isn't applicable. In the past I have gently reminded those that greeted me with "Happy Memorial Day", that this day is a day of remembrance for those that paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. Please honor their memory and sacrifice.
To me, that's what it's all about.

So, I'll say a prayer of thanks to those that have fallen and raise a glass in their memory.

'nuff said.

 

 

WYT-P
Skyhunter

[1gewehr]

"God Bless our honored Dead".

[Wheelgunner]

Like Skyhunter, "happy Memorial Day" doesn't sit well with me.  I tend to wish people "a peaceful Memorial Day" - usually in parting, not as a greeting.

[RED333]

I agree with all of this.

I bow my head to those that gave all.

Edited May 27 by RED333
Added a pic

[phiferran]

Totally agree and this is the sentiment I have passed on to my kids. It is a solemn day of remembrance of the ones that gave all in service to our country. 

[peejman]

I had to explain the difference to my kids a few years ago, mostly because they wanted to wish their grandpa a happy Memorial Day.  No, we wish grandpa a happy Veteran's Day.