Memorial Day 2020 Keeping the tradition

[captain]

This has always been a touchy subject with me.. We seem to have forgotten what Memorial Day is all about..

My annual memorial day rant | Random Thoughts

While many of us know what memorial day is all about I talk to friends and co workers that I think have lost or never known the true meaning. I like a day off from work just like the next guy and even though I do look forward to going to the lake or spending time with the family at home I never...

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A little org memorial day history... | Random Thoughts

Memorial day is very important to me and over the years I have seen the holiday change. The intent for the holiday was to honor our veterans and service members but even in my lifetime I have seen it change to just a long weekend at the lake or off work. As I put my flag on the house this...

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[Bumblebee]

We don't have a Memorial Day here in Canada other than our Remembrance Day in Nov...

As time marches on, reasons of certain days fade until one day in the future, only a few remember.

Sad really....

 

[BigBSBusa]

This is a special Memorial Day for me as it is the last one I will observe as an active duty Soldier. Anything that we get to do is based upon something that was done by someone in the past. Those who have given all in the defense of our freedoms are true heroes in my opinion and we can never do enough to appreciate them. Thanks to all that everyone does everyday and know that you are appreciated.

 

[Bumblebee]

This is a special Memorial Day for me as it is the last one I will observe as an active duty Soldier. Anything that we get to do is based upon something that was done by someone in the past. Those who have given all in the defense of our freedoms are true heroes in my opinion and we can never do enough to appreciate them. Thanks to all that everyone does everyday and know that you are appreciated.

Thank you for serving your country...how many years did you complete?

I recall my last Remembrance Day in uniform, it was a bitter sweet experience. I was 4th generation army and both my sons are serving (one is Air Force, the other is artillery).

 

[Red05]

Thanks Doug. Always a good read and reminder. Thank you to all that sacrificed and a big shout out to all our .org members who served and serve currently.

 

[BigBSBusa]

Thank you for serving your country...how many years did you complete?

I recall my last Remembrance Day in uniform, it was a bitter sweet experience. I was 4th generation army and both my sons are serving (one is Air Force, the other is artillery).

30 years. Thanks for your service and the service of your family.

 

[Bumblebee]

30 years. Thanks for your service and the service of your family.

30 yrs is nothing to sneeze at...good for you, hopefully you aren't too broke up to enjoy retirement.

Much appreciated, it seems like yesterday when I went to the recruiting office 38 yrs ago....

 

[BigBSBusa]

30 yrs is nothing to sneeze at...good for you, hopefully you aren't too broke up to enjoy retirement.

Much appreciated, it seems like yesterday when I went to the recruiting office 38 yrs ago....

Better than some, but no one wins the battle with Father Time.