Memorial Day 2018

[Kathianne]

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.

Just scroll diwn to Memorial Day and Veterans Day, difference:

https://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetday_faq.aspooh

[Gunny]

Just scroll diwn to Memorial Day and Veterans Day, difference:

https://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetday_faq.aspooh

I know the difference when I actually think about it. I just don't think about it. Especially now that I don't work. Every day is the same measure by whether or not the grandkids are home all day. I actually have to kick myself in the butt to make sure I remember birthdays and holidays.

Honestly, I'll probably get up, work out. Clean up around the house a little chase kids trashing it faster than I can clean it. Same thing I do every day. I might go to the church up the road that invited me to a Memorial Day service. It's a Baptist church so I probably know all the things not to say and do But they can forget the "encouraged to wear your uniform" part. Drawback is first time visit to Baptist church and they DO make an issue of welcoming you and putting the spotlight on you and THAT is definitely NOT my style.

I wonder if they ever considered that might be a turn off to some people? Let me slip in the door sit through the service and slip out and leave me alone

[High_Plains_Drifter]

I know the difference when I actually think about it. I just don't think about it. Especially now that I don't work. Every day is the same measure by whether or not the grandkids are home all day. I actually have to kick myself in the butt to make sure I remember birthdays and holidays.

Honestly, I'll probably get up, work out. Clean up around the house a little chase kids trashing it faster than I can clean it. Same thing I do every day. I might go to the church up the road that invited me to a Memorial Day service. It's a Baptist church so I probably know all the things not to say and do But they can forget the "encouraged to wear your uniform" part. Drawback is first time visit to Baptist church and they DO make an issue of welcoming you and putting the spotlight on you and THAT is definitely NOT my style.

I wonder if they ever considered that might be a turn off to some people? Let me slip in the door sit through the service and slip out and leave me alone

I would NOT... trade places with you...

[CSM]

Visiting with some old friends that didn't make it...in my head …

Spending the afternoon with my favorite vets that did make it (my sons) and have friends that didn't make it. We will tell war stories about those friends and keep their memory alive at least between us if no where else. It is weird that when we do this every year we feel like we all knew those heroes though we are of different generations. It is also uncanny how similar the character of those heroes …. selfless, humble, courageous and loyal....

[Black Diamond]

[Elessar]

Nice, simple, and poignant.

There used to be parades at home on 'traditional' Memorial Day, May 30, which is also my birthday.
I thought as a young kid the parade was for me, but my Mom took me aside and explained the meaning
to me. With Dad assigned overseas at the time, the meaning stuck - hard!

[aboutime]

And the more than 58,000 other Dads, Son's, Brothers, Uncles, and Friends.

[gabosaurus]

Between the Memorial Day sales, picnics and chores, let's remember: War is still hell

http://www.latimes.com/opinion/edito...528-story.html

[gabosaurus]

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.

[Elessar]

http://kymkemp.com/2018/05/29/vetera...comment-573099

[Elessar]

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.

The local cemetery has the graves of my Dad, Step-Dad -both WWII Veterans. And My Mom. spouse to both.
I buried all 3 with my brother - Navy Vet - twice.

[Abbey Marie]

Russ’ great great great, etc., grandfather has one of these next to his headstone in Maine. He was 15 when he joined a Massachusetts regiment and fought in the Revolutionary war. We have his actual rifle, bayonet included, on our wall. Being the colonial history lover that I am, I truly am in awe of these things. I always worry someone will steal either of them. Luckily, the cemetery at least is in a small town in Maine. Fingers crossed.



My dad was a WWII vet, bronze star recipient, in the Italian campaign, as I’ve mentioned here before. Maybe we should get a marker for his grave, though the Catholic cemetery removes everything you put there in a few days.

Oldest brother is a Vietnam vet, though he was drafted and def did not want to go. He now has Parkinson’s, and the VA hospital attributes it to exposure to Agent Orange.

[Kathianne]

Russ’ great great great, etc., grandfather has one of these next to his headstone in Maine. He was 15 when he joined a Massachusetts regiment and fought in the Revolutionary war. We have his actual rifle, bayonet included, on our wall. Being the colonial history lover that I am, I truly am in awe of these things. I always worry someone will steal either of them. Luckily, the cemetery at least is in a small town in Maine. Fingers crossed.



My dad was a WWII vet, bronze star recipient, in the Italian campaign, as I’ve mentioned here before. Maybe we should get a marker for his grave, though the Catholic cemetery removes everything you put there in a few days.

Oldest brother is a Vietnam vet, though he was drafted and def did not want to go. He now has Parkinson’s, and the VA hospital attributes it to the exposure to Agent Orange.

I'm sorry about your brother, but grateful for all their services.

[Elessar]

My dad was a WWII vet, bronze star recipient, in the Italian campaign, as I’ve mentioned here before. Maybe we should get a marker for his grave, though the Catholic cemetery removes everything you put there in a few days.

Oldest brother is a Vietnam vet, though he was drafted and def did not want to go. He now has Parkinson’s, and the VA hospital attributes it to exposure to Agent Orange.

Bless You, Dear Lady!

Dad was Bronze Star, Purple Heart. I Miss him greatly.

[Abbey Marie]

Bless You, Dear Lady!

Dad was Bronze Star, Purple Heart. I Miss him greatly.

Thank you!

Bless your dad, too. We will miss that generation.

ETA: I meant to say Bronze- fixed it.