Holiday reminder

[lihpster]

I don't think it happens too much here, but elsewhere on the web, I see a lot of confusion over why we celebrate this upcoming holiday. Remember, we have 3 holidays devoted to our men and women who serve.
1. Armed Forces Day. For those currently wearing the uniform.
2. Veteran's Day. For those who used to wear the uniform.
3. Memorial Day. For those who never got to take off the uniform.
So, this weekend, remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. And do not mourn that these men died. Celebrate the fact that such men lived at all.

 

[Narragansett]

Well said!!

It is important to remember the meaning of these days beyond a new mattress or washing machine

 

[mike4sigs]

yep it is just not about a barbeque

 

[lihpster]

 

[quikdraw67]

Truth.

 

[Greyman50]

Knew a few names on the wall. We honor them Monday.

 

[22hipower]

yep it is just not about a barbeque
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One of the best pictures ever at Arlington National Cemetery. I keep that one and look at it every Memorial Day. Here's another.

 

[dusty3030]

 

[Golddollar]

Our town will have its Memorial Day parade on May 30. Since I am too decrepit to march in the parade with my Sons of the American Legion squadron, I will be driving one of the vehicles and represent the Sons of the American Legion at the cemetery.

 

[Rudi]

May the Lord bless them all.

 

[Retired W4]

Randy died on the last mission I flew in Vietnam. He was a door gunner on a UH-1 that was shot down while we were looking for the 1st Cavalry Division Commander who's helicopter crashed in the mountains of the Central Highlands. The other three crew members of Randy's ship survived. The 1st Cav Commander's crew were not so lucky. They were found the next day, That General was the highest ranking person to die in Vietnam. Randy was an E-4 volunteer door gunner.
I think about them and all the other people I knew who died serving our country, not just on Memorial Day, but many times during the year. I can never forget. God rest their souls.
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[Greyman50]

Memories that never fade....

 

[robvious]

never forget...

 

[Greyman50]

Found this at a flea market. Could not understand how a family would throw it out, unless most had passed. Professionally mounted and framed. Feel its an honor to have it on a wall. Very tragic date of his death only few days before war ended.

 

[ladder13]

Two from the old neighborhood. Tommy was dating a girl in the hood and always around, Barry lived in the next building.Both known by their middle names. Both hit the people who knew them like a dump truck.

 

[S&W Fan]

Not a holiday I need to be reminded why sadly. I have a routine every year when a few of us go to our national cemetery early in the morning before all the ceremonies to visit our friends.

 

[Prohunter]

A lot of people have forgotten what the holiday actually commemorates, the rest don't give a crap.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

yep it is just not about a barbeque
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Can't like cuz it's so sad.........God Bless The USA

 

[chuckie]

 

[Timothy2700]

Great Uncle Francis Ferstl. KIA 12/16/44. Resting at the Lorraine American Cemetery St. Avold France.

 

[seasoldier85]