What is the real meaning of Memorial Day

Reply #16

Rip Snorter — Sun, 28 May 2006 23:20:06 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by justxploring on May 28, 2006 Historically it's a day to remember the men women who died while serving in the military. But to many it's just the beginning of summer or the end of the school year and a 3 day weekend (not for me) to get away from work. I guess if someone has lost a loved one, Memorial Day can be a special day to pay a visit to his or her grave, whether or not he/she was in the military. When I grew up, it was always May 30. I'm not sure when it wa... [ More ]

Reply #15

four4me — Sun, 28 May 2006 21:36:15 GMT

here is a couple more references to this special day.

http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html

http://www.renewamerica.us/columns/bates/050524

Reply #14

justxploring — Sun, 28 May 2006 21:09:36 GMT

Historically it's a day to remember the men women who died while serving in the military. But to many it's just the beginning of summer or the end of the school year and a 3 day weekend (not for me) to get away from work. I guess if someone has lost a loved one, Memorial Day can be a special day to pay a visit to his or her grave, whether or not he/she was in the military. When I grew up, it was always May 30. I'm not sure when it was changed to the last Monday in May. Very interesting ar... [ More ]

Reply #13

LOTTOMIKE — Sun, 28 May 2006 20:39:55 GMT

i got on the internet a while back and noticed i had a relative that was in the civil war in 1862 in shiloh,tennessee.fought for the south.didn't make it out of shiloh though.....

Reply #12

konane — Sun, 28 May 2006 17:32:56 GMT

Honoring those who have preserved our freedoms.

Found this on another site ............

American Soldier - Lyrics from Toby Keith's tribute, in honor of Memorial Day

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1639734/posts

Reply #11

LiLSpeedy — Sun, 28 May 2006 17:28:00 GMT

As a veteran, it is a way to remember and honor my comrades that did not make it back to the world. The hell with the word count

Reply #10

Rip Snorter — Sun, 28 May 2006 17:27:06 GMT

Seems to me freedom isn't the issue on this one.

Nor heroism.

We might disagree about whether we're free. Makes no difference whether the guys threw themselves on hand grenades or some other act of courage or got knifed by some slikkeeboy in an alleyway behind a bar in Manila. Doesn't matter whether the war had anything to do with protecting freedoms we might or mightn't have had then, might or mightn't have now.Those folks lost their lives or their faculties while wearing uniforms. T... [ More ]

Reply #9

Rip Snorter — Sun, 28 May 2006 17:18:01 GMT

Remembrance for dead and disabled in US armed conflicts. (9 words

Reply #8

Zippy — Sun, 28 May 2006 17:17:36 GMT

Honoring those who have fought so we can remain free.

Reply #7

MADDOG10 — Sun, 28 May 2006 16:59:50 GMT

For too many Americans, it is a day to go to the beach and/or drink beer, etc.

All too true CD. I'm normally on my way to the Wall in DC this time every year for Memorial Day , but unable to make it this year...

Reply #6

sfilippo — Sun, 28 May 2006 16:36:23 GMT

To me, it's Hero Celebration Day.

Heros keep us FREE

Reply #5

Tenaj — Sun, 28 May 2006 16:32:36 GMT

It sure it means different things to different people just like all other holidays. Some people lost family to wars and they would most likely be the ones to shed tears with mixed emotions and have moments of silence. Me, I desensitized myself to it. I hate dead, I hate cemetaries, I hate TAPS, etc. and even though war is necessary sometimes, I dislike it too.

But I do have admiration for those who have fought in our countrie's wars and can identify with what scars it leaves. My husband... [ More ]

Reply #4

MADDOG10 — Sun, 28 May 2006 16:05:00 GMT

What is so surprising about asking that question? I'm curious as to what people think the real meaning of celebrating Memorial Day Is.

Reply #3

CalifDude — Sun, 28 May 2006 16:00:25 GMT

Me too, but maybe some people do not know. I know they will enjoy the day off from work, but I doubt very many will show up at their local cemetery to watch and listen to the special ceremony that will be put on by organizations such as the Fleet Reserve Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion.

For too many Americans, it is a day to go to the beach and/or drink beer, etc.

Reply #2

takeitez — Sun, 28 May 2006 15:50:31 GMT

I am surprised to see the question asked.

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Reply #1

CalifDude — Sun, 28 May 2006 15:32:57 GMT

It is a day to honor our fallen soldiers, sailors, and airmen.

Sorry...12 words.

What is the real meaning of Memorial Day

MADDOG10 — Sun, 28 May 2006 15:26:50 GMT

Just curious as to what everybody thinks the real meaning of Memorial Day is. Please try to keep your response to ten(10) words if possible .