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Memorial Day Weekend
I always liked having this type of holiday celebrated on the actual day. With the advent of the 3-day weekend, some of our National holidays have turned into nothing more than a chance to get away, to drink and drive and to party. IMHO our country is forgetting why we have Memorial Day. It's a day to remember those who lost their lives to keep this great country free. Last time I went to a celebration of this sort, the only civilians were the wives of buried soldiers and the men and women who fought in WW2, Korea & Vietnam. We are older now. Who will carry on the tradition when we have gone? Not my kids. They don't seem to care.
What will you be doing this weekend? It's okay to travel, to drink (responsibly) and even to party if you must. Will you take time to talk to another about why you have this weekend off? It's a National holiday! Those men and women serving our country here and around the world have offered up their lives to ensure our very lives. They have no idea when their service may cause them to offer the ultimate sacrifice.
My husband did not lose his life in Vietnam or in the Gulf War, but he served and watched men die. He remembers.
Please ~ this weekend ~ won't you remember those lives as well?
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I think people remember what they feel is important according to their age, so have faith in the youth - someday they'll get it. xoxo CATHY
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a lovely entry penny here in the uk we dont have memorial day, but we remember in november armistice day and like in the US fewer seem to remember why we do it. take care mort
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I forgot to mention my brother Bob who served in Afghanistan when the first Bush was President. It changed him forever too. Love ya Bob and thank you.
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Well Mom, as a matter of fact, I care very much and I teach my children why we celebrate this day. My youngest son Isaiah marched at the cemetery yesterday to honor our War Veterans. And, at the tender age of 9, he already talks of going to the military when he comes of age so that he can serve his country. He just recently did a project at school where you paste your face on to the body of the person you want to be when you grow up... he picked a gunner in the military.
My father-in-law Johnny Doan served during Vietnam in the Battle of Khe Sanh, he was 18 years old and saw many of his brothers give their lives. It changed him forever. I am honored by the brave men and women who fight and die for us and our freedoms; past, present and future. Thank you to every member of our Armed Forces for risking your lives to keep our country safe and defending people who can't defend themselves(Iraqi children and mothers come to mind). I care deeply.
I Love you Mom...Peace, Heather
6/19/08 5:44 PM
I love our Veterans! I always attempt to say thank you to any veteran I meet.
love,natalie