Have A Nice Weekend On Them

[EssOne]

[Mike.357]

:usa:

 

It sort of pisses me off when this holiday is credited to anyone wearing a military uniform.

 

Wearing it doesn't count this time.  Though I respect all who do.

 

Memorial Day is for those who made the supreme sacrifice.

 

Thank them very much!

[btq96r]

:usa:

 

It sort of pisses me off when this holiday is credited to anyone wearing a military uniform.

 

Wearing it doesn't count this time.  Though I respect all who do.

 

Memorial Day is for those who made the supreme sacrifice.

 

Thank them very much!

 

I'm the same way.  Whenever someone tries to thank me for my service, or credit me in any way for Memorial Day, I take a moment to remind them the purpose for the holiday.  I'll (reluctantly) accept accolades on Veterans Day, but Memorial Day is for those who never came home. There is too much personal meaning to the day for me to not point that out.

Edited May 22, 2015 by btq96r

[ArmyBrat61]

I lost an uncle in Korea, one in 'Nam and almost lost my Dad there too. The flag is at half staff all weekend for those men and what we, as a family, lost.

[btq96r]

One more thing I'll add: I really wish Veterans Day was the last Monday in May and Memorial Day was November 11th. 

 

If we're going to have a holiday where people take a long weekend and kick off summer, it would be more appropriate for it to be have a joyful holiday such as Veterans Day to justify it.  As it stands now, not many people really take the meaning of Memorial day to heart.

 

Putting our Memorial Day in alignment with other countries around the world who celebrate Remembrance Day and Armistice Day would make it more powerful, and weather-wise remembering the dead just seems more natural on single cool fall day rather than a warm weekend.  Plus, it could be easier to get the public involved without a long weekend associated; schools could center activities around it, ect...

 

Just my thoughts.

[10-Ring]

Thanks for this post too many think it's about beer and barbecue.

[Grand Torino]

[hipower]

Very good points from you all. And I will agree with them.

 

However, these days, recognition for our veterans, both living and deceased is beginning to be at a premium...so with your admonition in mind;

 

I would offer my Thanks to those who Gave All, and as well to those serving past and present.

 

Please God, Bless America... Again.

[monkeylizard]

I'm the same way.  Whenever someone tries to thank me for my service, or credit me in any way for Memorial Day, I take a moment to remind them the purpose for the holiday.  I'll (reluctantly) accept accolades on Veterans Day, but Memorial Day is for those who never came home. There is too much personal meaning to the day for me to not point that out.

 

Agreed. If you want to thank someone living on Memorial Day then find a widow, or a kid whose mom or dad never came home. :usa:  :usa:  :usa:

 

 

That said, I try to never pass by a service member in uniform without saying "Thank you". Monday will be no exception.