Memorial Day is not the start of summer.

[AVB]

 

[Not A Nice Person]

Sweet. Thank you for this.

~Boar

 

[BigJake6904]

Unfortunately, many of those not directly affected seem to forget the true meaning of memorial day.

I will be spending mine laying memorial wreaths on the headstones of soldiers, and my recently departed family members, buried at Houston's Veteran cemetery.

 

[kann]

Thank you.

 

[beyond the band]

Thank you for the reminder Ray.

 

[stogieman]

Semper Fi..........

 

[Devil Doc]

I swear I'm going to punch the next SOB that says "Happy Memorial Day" to me. There's nothing happy about it.

Doc.

 

[Big B]

Amen brother. Unfortunately, its that way with most holidays, the true meaning is lost. Thanks for posting.

 

[CulturedHick]

I agree. So many people have forgotton what Memorial Day is all about.

Thanks Ray!

 

[2K6TBSS]

Thanks for the reminder Ray! Most people just see this as a three day weekend full of drinking and BBQs.

 

[Rod]

Unfortunately so many have not only forgotten the true meaning of Memorial Day, but also the true meaning of Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. Most see it as just another day to celebrate...

 

[PJ the Comic]

I re-posted this on Facebook.

Thank you for the reminder!

PJ

 

[bluue13]

I was very proud today to lead my middle school band kids in performing during our school's first Memorial Day ceremony. The school just installed a beautiful memorial granite bench in front of the school engraved with the names of two fine young marines who went through the school system and who tragically lost their lives serving the country they loved. Today was the dedication. I have never seen the entire school population observe with such reverence the meaning of today. I was very proud and thankful to be there.

Thank you to all of our service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice and thank you to those of you who continue to serve our country so that we may live the lives we do today.