Memorial Day

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hobbles

Discussion Starter · May 22, 2013

Memorial Day,,

We still have men and women dying on the battlefield. There’s blood, pain, and fear as they leave us. So enjoy the weekend as you will, but please don’t say, “Happy Memorial Day”.

As you probably know, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance of those in the military who gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting our freedom. It was created during the civil war; it started out as "Decoration Day". Graves would be decorated with flowers, etc. on that day. Soon after, President Lincoln decided that we should remember all that gave their lives for our country - not just Civil War vets. Therefore, the answer is "no". It is not appropriate to say, "Happy Memorial Day". I would suggest that if you were speaking with a military person or a veteran, say, "I remember and appreciate the sacrifices given". If you are speaking with a civilian, I would just say, "remember those who've fallen".
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hilandr

· #2 · May 22, 2013

I want to drink a beer with you!

SHOOTER13

· #3 · May 22, 2013

Well said sir...!!

LT2108

· #4 · May 22, 2013

hobbles said:
Memorial Day,,

We still have men and women dying on the battlefield. Theres blood, pain, and fear as they leave us. So enjoy the weekend as you will, but please dont say, Happy Memorial Day.

As you probably know, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance of those in the military who gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting our freedom. It was created during the civil war; it started out as "Decoration Day". Graves would be decorated with flowers, etc. on that day. Soon after, President Lincoln decided that we should remember all that gave their lives for our country - not just Civil War vets. Therefore, the answer is "no". It is not appropriate to say, "Happy Memorial Day". I would suggest that if you were speaking with a military person or a veteran, say, "I remember and appreciate the sacrifices given". If you are speaking with a civilian, I would just say, "remember those who've fallen".
A CLICKY

Amen brother ......

9UC

· #5 · May 22, 2013

For me it is as I have it marked on my calendar as,

"A Day of Remembrance: All Gave Some, I live today because Some Gave All".

hotshott

· #6 · May 22, 2013

Very well said. I myself did not serve in the military. However both grandfathers, father, brother sister served with rouge pride.

Shooter

· #7 · May 22, 2013

I never understood why it was a drinking holiday. Well said sir!

Pancho_Villa

· #8 · May 23, 2013

Muy bueno hobbles!

hobbles

Discussion Starter · #9 · May 24, 2013

All gave some, Some gave all.
Remember them,,

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David

· #10 · May 25, 2013

hobbles said:
All gave some, Some gave all.
Remember them,,

Man, that looks like a nice place. Oh, and thank you for your service.

SHOOTER13

· #11 · May 25, 2013

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hobbles

Discussion Starter · #15 · May 25, 2013

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