Lest we forget...

[PALADIN85020]

Last night my wife approached me with a kiss and said that Memorial Day is in my honor, since I am a veteran.

I told her that this holiday is not for me - it's for the fallen, who gave their lives for our country.

I'm surprised that she did not know the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

Today, I honor those who gave their last full measure of devotion in battle.

My hand salute goes to Ed Cribb and Chuck Walling - good friends from high school and college that I still miss a lot. Both left wives and children to go to war willingly.

May God rest their souls and give them peace for eternity.

I hope that each of you will today honor those you knew who gave their lives, and say a prayer for all who perished for this country. A single day to memorialize them will never be enough. All gave some, and for those who gave all - this is THEIR day.

John

 

[ameridaddy]

John, very well said.
Amen

 

[lihpster]

I've heard it put this way. Armed Forces Day is for those who currently wear the uniform. Veterans Day is for those who used to wear the uniform. Memorial Day is for those who never got to take off the uniform.

 

[IAM Rand]

I know the difference between the two holidays. I still think that those that served and saw war in any measure had a little piece of themselves die on the battlefield. I still believe that it is honorable to acknowledge those that are among us as well as those that gave their last full measure.

Charles Frederick Taylor February 6, 1840 – July 2, 1863

 

[Greyman50]

This goes in my front yard every Memorial Day.

 

[Old 44 Guy]

Well said. Thank you.