Thank you

I just wanted to spend a minute Thanking those who either are a vet, are currently in the military or are a family of someone who served and especially to those who lost someone in military service.

While there will be lots of parties and cookouts this weekend, we need to remember the true reason for this holiday, to remember those who gave their life so we could be and continue to be free.

From the bottom of my heart. THANK YOU

I have noticed over the years that there has been a conflation of Memorial Day and Veteran's Day observations. I.e., the first is for our soldiers who died while serving, the second is for those who were in the military............and lived.

Narrowminded, I agree with your sentiments, but hold them until November!

+1. Memorial day for me is a day to reflect and remember. I think there are too many Americans who are clueless on the what/why of our holidays, with this one leading the pack.

NM wrote:we need to remember the true reason for this holiday, to remember those who gave their life so we could be and continue to be free.

I don't agree with the two of you as NM has stated the above clearly.

And I do know the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day...

LB, you don't live here and get to see the everyday Jack and Jill Doe in action.

OTB - did you read my second paragraph?  I believe that is what LB was referring to, that I clearly stated Memorial Day was for those we lost.

And then Veterans Day for those still with us who served or are serving.  

I did however mention the Veterans Day people first because I will thank them any chance I get and many are generational and have lost members that are to be remembered on Memorial Day.

LB post edited

NM - You created this thread to pay respect to the fallen soldiers and their families. This is not the place to discuss whether others understand the true meaning of the day nor to suggest you picked the wrong day to do so, which you did not in my view. That's all I was referring to.