Thread: Memorial Day

Memorial Day has come to be known as the kick-off to the summer season, a day away from work and school, one filled with cook-offs, concerts, and festivals. However, Memorial Day was created for a more solemn purpose.

Originally called "Decoration Day," Memorial Day was created in 1865 to honor the men and women who died during the Civil War. After World War I, the purpose was expanded to include all American war casualties.

As we enjoy our "free" day , let's keep in mind the sacrifices made by generations of Americans.


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beagler,
well said how often we forget what it takes to have our freedom.


thanks
strmwalker

I think it's a darned shame it's a "party" day for most folks.
I was in the Marine Band, in DC for 20 yrs. Did tons of funerals for vets and active duty. These guys deserve a day of rememberance and a President that honors them, not goes on vacation.

brettw,
semper fi i believe that 100%.if you cannot stand behind our troops men and
women in uniform than stand in front of them....they give everything they
got to give people the freedom they have today.

Originally Posted by strmwalker

brettw,
semper fi i believe that 100%.if you cannot stand behind our troops men and
women in uniform than stand in front of them....they give everything they
got to give people the freedom they have today.

most people would quit after 10 minutes of doing what our troops and Marines do EVERYDAY, it's 110 degrees in Iraq right now, plug gear, plus can't shoot back
Meanwhile, we've being invaded at home with the red carpet being rolled out.
read this,
FOXNews.com - Feds Issue Terror Watch for the Texas/Mexico Border

Originally Posted by brettw

most people would quit after 10 minutes of doing what our troops and Marines do EVERYDAY, it's 110 degrees in Iraq right now, plug gear, plus can't shoot back
Meanwhile, we've being invaded at home with the red carpet being rolled out.
read this,
FOXNews.com - Feds Issue Terror Watch for the Texas/Mexico Border

brettw,
thats whats gets most the people in our country forget too quick on what terrorist do.I wish we would just make a parking lot out of the dang place and be done with it and let the rest of them know that this is how its going to be done get use to it.then take the media out of the picture and take care of business growing up on P.I. and going to college at U.S.M.C. i hate what i see when people bad mouth our troops.1 june 2010 will be my mothers last
day sewing military clothing for our MARINES the company she works for
has lost the contract their company has had for over 100 years but she gave
45 plus years .

thanks; i considered it an honor to serve during the vietnam era in the air force. spent most of my time overseas ; s.e. asia etc area. would not trade the experience but do not know if i would do it again. never mind. heck yes; i would in a heartbeat.

may god bless our troops and veterans everywhere.

As we enjoy our "free" day , let's keep in mind the sacrifices made by generations of Americans.

Could not have said it any better!!! My thoughts goes to them ALL.

Well said Beagler. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day.

Originally Posted by beagler

Memorial Day has come to be known as the kick-off to the summer season, a day away from work and school, one filled with cook-offs, concerts, and festivals. However, Memorial Day was created for a more solemn purpose.

Originally called "Decoration Day," Memorial Day was created in 1865 to honor the men and women who died during the Civil War. After World War I, the purpose was expanded to include all American war casualties.

As we enjoy our "free" day , let's keep in mind the sacrifices made by generations of Americans.

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