There won't be any BBQ's here, nor any celebrating. Just the family, thew 3 of us at home.
Anyway, here's a little gathering of pictures to honor the day, and ALL of those fallen fighting for our great country.
Steelers in '23
Memorial Day 2018
There won't be any BBQ's here, nor any celebrating. Just the family, thew 3 of us at home.
Anyway, here's a little gathering of pictures to honor the day, and ALL of those fallen fighting for our great country.
“You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock
Just Me
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“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke
Steelers in '23
My wife is already sending things as part of their "care package program" or something sounding like that. Honestly, I admit she is more proactive than I am.Originally Posted by Gunny
“You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock
Just Me
We usually send something end of November. Not sure how it is now but mail usually took about 3-4 weeks when I deployed. Probably quicker if they can fly it in. Our came by ship so we'd get it whenever we got an underway replenishment from the UnRep ship.
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke
Smitten Senior Admin
Our daughter is in a program where you send packages several times a year to a soldier assigned to you. I don’t recall the name, but it’s pretty cool. She thought of doing this on her own. Mama is proud that we raised a child who cares.
After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box - Author unknown
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-Abbey
Senior Member
So who's doing what?
I have no plans... going to just wing it...
Educate man, Liberate man
Memorial Day is not a day to celebrate in any way.
Other than the standard tv advertisements about Memorial Day Sales that are just another way to make money, and get people to start their vacations.
Glad to see more Respect being shown. Sadly....We heard somebody say "Have a Happy Holiday" on Friday. How nuts is that???
Then again. Look at how our country has fallen so low over the past dozen years.
I love to make Liberals Cry, and Whine.
So, this is for them.
GOD BLESS AMERICA - IN GOD WE TRUST !
Super Minion
I have to say, my parents taught us that as kids. Memorial Day is to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice whther enlisted or volunteer.
Remember, then enjoy the weekend with family and friends, keeping in mind those whose sacrifices made it reality.
Veterans Day is for all those who served, living or not. Memorial Day is solemn.
"The government is a child that has found their parents credit card, and spends knowing that they never have to reconcile the bill with their own money"-Shannon Churchill
Unabashed Boatswain's Mate
That is it in a nutshell!
I have lost my mind. If found, please give it a snack and return it?
"I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same of others"...John Wayne in "The Shootist"
A Deplorable!
Just Me
I was trying to think ... (hard enough task) I don't remember celebrating Memorial Day specifically. I don't know that I recall every hearing it was a solemn occasion though. I honestly never paid much attention to the why's of holidays.
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke
Senior Member
Put flags by my Nam Vet brother and WWII father's graves yesterday... and if anyone wonders what the Latin inscription on my brother's grave stone says, it says, "I lived this life." He ended all his poetry and stories he used to write with that. He had 146 IQ and was a member of MENSA. He took college level Latin in high school. He loved it so we thought it would be cool to put it on his grave stone.
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Super Minion
Just scroll diwn to Memorial Day and Veterans Day, difference:I was trying to think ... (hard enough task
https://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetday_faq.aspooh
"The government is a child that has found their parents credit card, and spends knowing that they never have to reconcile the bill with their own money"-Shannon Churchill
Educate man, Liberate man
Six of my childhood Friends, from elementary to High School are not forgotten.
And the more than 58,000 other Dads, Son's, Brothers, Uncles, and Friends.
I love to make Liberals Cry, and Whine.
So, this is for them.
GOD BLESS AMERICA - IN GOD WE TRUST !
Liberal moonbat
Between the Memorial Day sales, picnics and chores, let's remember: War is still hell
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/edito...528-story.html
Liberal moonbat
I have always viewed Memorial Day and Veterans Day as a teaching experience for my daughter. As a non-military family, we never experienced anything first hand. So you have to approach it otherwise.
Today, we started out at Los Angeles Memorial Cemetery for an observance of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Then we went to the All Wars Memorial in Boyle Heights. Followed by a cookout at my sister's home in East Los Angeles. Which is always a good time for all.
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