Memorial Day

[Paul B]

I know most adults will remember but it would be great if we could teach the young generation what Memorial Day is besides a holiday.
It was started after the Civil war and was put aside as a Federal holiday to honor all the men and women who died while serving the United States in time of war.

It is slightly different from Veterans day which is to honor all Veterans living and dead.
I personally would like to honor and thank all the service people we still have
protecting this great country.

 

[Chichas01]

Great idea Paul. Too bad our schools are more interested in indoctrinating our children with other ideas.

 

[Paul B]

Today on the news I heard them say, "Happy Memorial Day"
To me it is not a day to be happy but a day to remember.
This morning I raised my flag to half mast as is the custom on Memorial day.
Later in the day it is to be raised full mast.
Today and I spent much of the time reading accounts of acts of courage and the heartbreaking aftermath of loved ones who found out their child, brother, or husband was killed.
I saw small children kissing tombstones of their Father's graves.

On TV
I watched the flag drapped coffins being off loaded from military planes.
I remembered the men I served with, especially the ones that were cut down while still just out of being teenagers.
I also remember seeing dozens of plastic body bags and realizing how lucky I am and what a great life most of us have because of those men and women, and how different it would be if it were not for them.

 

[akunochi]

My team was recently involved in a battle. I unfortunately was pushed forward to construct our next area was not present. However, I know that the accomplishments there are earning medals equal or above a silver star W/V device and I am proud to be a member of my team.