Does anyone here celebrate Memorial Day for it's true purpose?
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My Dad was a Korean War vet, but he survived, and had a full life until last Summer. I think about him every day.
Memorial Day has become a day to remember all loved ones who have passed. But to me, Memorial Day is primarily a time to remember those who gave all in service to our Country.
My Dad was a Korean War vet, but he survived, and had a full life until last Summer. I think about him every day.
Memorial Day has become a day to remember all loved ones who have passed. But to me, Memorial Day is primarily a time to remember those who gave all in service to our Country.
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Very sorry to hear that about your dad.
I feel the same way, we should all at least give a nod and remembrance to those that lost their lives defending our country. Personally I think everyone should have to serve in the military for 2 years or so right out of high school. People that don't do that take everything for granted, imho - I know I did when I was a teenager. I'm embarrassed now to think about the person I was and how clueless I was, not realizing the things I thought were important had no substance at all. I never served in the military, but If I could go back and do it again I would. It's all our obligation to do our part imo.
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Anyone who knows the true meaning of Memorial day is celebrating for its true meaning. We have recently come off of a 20 year-long war and there are many Gold Star families in my community. Some of the deceased have had a section of road named after them and some families will simply have a decal on their bumper if they even care to share their pain at all.
I am a war veteran and an active VFW member and we make certain to see that every family in our community is recognized on memorial day. I can assure you that being a Gold Star family is not an honor anyone wishes to have bestowed upon them.
As Winston Churchill stated, "never was so much owed by so many to so few".
I am a war veteran and an active VFW member and we make certain to see that every family in our community is recognized on memorial day. I can assure you that being a Gold Star family is not an honor anyone wishes to have bestowed upon them.
As Winston Churchill stated, "never was so much owed by so many to so few".
I dare you to watch this and try to keep dry eyes even if you don’t have family members who served.
https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/551417/s01-e03-memorial-day
https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/551417/s01-e03-memorial-day
Put out my flag this morning, will fly all weekend.
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Last Sunday I made it a point to tell the deacon that prayers tomorrow will be for those who died in America's wars, not for veterans. As a veteran, I find it offensive when someone uses Memorial Day to honor veterans.
While service to country is part of my families history, I only know of two members who gave all. A kind of an uncle died on the first day of the Battle of Saipan when his Marine recon squad was cut off on the beach and wiped out. He enlisted at 17 shortly after Pearl Harbor and had been in several actions before that fateful day.
The other was my great, great grandfather's brother in law who enlisted in the Pennsylvania cavalry in 1862 at the age of 37. He died in Libby Prison in November 1863. So far, we have not been able to find out when and how he was captured. It may have been at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863 after the repulse of Confederate charge against the Union center (incorrectly referred to as Pickett's Charge), when the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry was supporting a disastrous charge by the 1st Vermont Cavalry against the 1st Texas Infantry. Eight members of the 18th were missing, and presumed captured after that fight.
While service to country is part of my families history, I only know of two members who gave all. A kind of an uncle died on the first day of the Battle of Saipan when his Marine recon squad was cut off on the beach and wiped out. He enlisted at 17 shortly after Pearl Harbor and had been in several actions before that fateful day.
The other was my great, great grandfather's brother in law who enlisted in the Pennsylvania cavalry in 1862 at the age of 37. He died in Libby Prison in November 1863. So far, we have not been able to find out when and how he was captured. It may have been at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863 after the repulse of Confederate charge against the Union center (incorrectly referred to as Pickett's Charge), when the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry was supporting a disastrous charge by the 1st Vermont Cavalry against the 1st Texas Infantry. Eight members of the 18th were missing, and presumed captured after that fight.
I typically think about those who were lost, as I knew a few. I was lucky. I think on various situations where as I should have been killed or injured, and think on times I had in their company.
I thank those who I can for their service, just like Veterans Day, which should be PTO for any veteran of war.
But to answer the OP's question, most just use it as an excuse to take off work, and go party. Why not, we do that with all the other holidays? It is a shame.
I thank those who I can for their service, just like Veterans Day, which should be PTO for any veteran of war.
But to answer the OP's question, most just use it as an excuse to take off work, and go party. Why not, we do that with all the other holidays? It is a shame.
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Might be worth taking a second look at the word "celebrate" in any context of Memorial Day. Not sure the word celebrate is an appropriate word.
Memorial Day is a day of deep and true remembrance for those who lost their life defending the U.S. as a result of serving in the military.
Memorial Day is a day of deep and true remembrance for those who lost their life defending the U.S. as a result of serving in the military.
It is our family tradition to visit the sites of departed ones of that generation.
My dad lost a leg in Korea. He suffered from this and many other wounds every day for the rest of his life. I think Memorial Day is a fine time to remember him. You don’t have to die to make a great sacrifice.
No but the day is only for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Just came back from Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield where we paid tribute to a first cousin who was a Vietnam era veteran. Had lunch at a restaurant afterwards to socialize.
