normiss 897 #1 May 22, 2014 Am I the only one bothered by the approach to Memorial Day? "Happy Memorial Day" or "Celebrate Memorial Day" bothers the piss out of me. This isn't about celebration of anything IMO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #2 May 22, 2014 normiss Am I the only one bothered by the approach to Memorial Day? "Happy Memorial Day" or "Celebrate Memorial Day" bother the piss out of me. This is about celebration of anything IMO. ain't Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #3 May 22, 2014 To me, its a day to take some time to remember those who died for our freedom. Visit a cemetary's military section, tidy things up, etc. Then go out and enjoy your freedom."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #4 May 22, 2014 Our Boy Scout troop goes and helps at the Memorial Day lunch at the local Memorial District Hall.. Yep, the Veterans are Happy to see the scouts and the scouts Celebrate what these Veterans gave for our country.. Now, yes, there is prayer and rememberance for those who died - so don't get too mad at us... Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #5 May 23, 2014 normiss Am I the only one bothered by the approach to Memorial Day? "Happy Memorial Day" or "Celebrate Memorial Day" bothers the piss out of me. This isn't about celebration of anything IMO. Happy Memorial Day, I'm absolutely with you, it's a weird phrase; but I definitely disagree about no celebration. We celebrate and honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,468 #6 May 23, 2014 Hi normiss, Quotethe approach to Memorial Day My grandmother ( born 1879 ) always called it Decoration Day. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decoration_Day So there, JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #7 May 23, 2014 JerryBaumchenHi normiss, Quotethe approach to Memorial Day My grandmother ( born 1879 ) always called it Decoration Day. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decoration_Day So there, JerryBaumchen Yup same here 3 of her fathers brothers were killed in the War Betwixt the States Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #8 May 23, 2014 HAVE to agree, normiss when will we EVER learn that WARS.....seldom accomplish what's intended....but bring loss and damage and misery.... to alllll parties involved... and THAT is exactly WHY ....we must never forget... Some give so Much...... many give the ultimate........ Our thanks to them...AND to the families they leave behind..>>>> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 897 #9 May 23, 2014 Nice Jerry! Long line of servicemen in my family and it goes back to that name as well. Even before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 897 #10 May 23, 2014 We all just received an email from our CEO and I think it's perfect. To those whom much is given, much is expected in return. These words have often been quoted by Presidents and other leaders throughout our history, and they ring as true today as they ever have. We have been provided with many great blessings, not the least of which is our freedom. In return, I know we all believe we owe a lot to those who have protected and defended our democracy. Memorial Day is set aside as a day to honor the men and women who have given their lives on behalf of our nation. It is also a time to remember our loved ones and re-dedicate ourselves to honoring the sacrifices of war veterans, who have shaped the American Dream for all of us. As we gather this weekend with family and friends to celebrate the beginning of summer, I hope you will join me in remembering those, both past and present, who have blessed and enriched our lives and especially those who have sacrificed so dearly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #11 May 23, 2014 And that's why we're going to the Memorial Day parade before we eat your scrumptious pulled pork! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,486 #12 May 23, 2014 To me... I'm bothered by "Happy" or "Have a good" However, "Celebrate Memorial Day" means to honor those and never forget.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #13 May 23, 2014 BIGUNTo me... I'm bothered by "Happy" or "Have a good" However, "Celebrate Memorial Day" means to honor those and never forget. I prefer to observe Memorial day.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #14 May 23, 2014 turtlespeed***To me... I'm bothered by "Happy" or "Have a good" However, "Celebrate Memorial Day" means to honor those and never forget. I prefer to observe Memorial day. +1 I like the way that sounds. Respectful of the reason for the day. I still say "holiday weekend" when referring to the long weekend.Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #15 May 23, 2014 LuckyMcSwervy ******To me... I'm bothered by "Happy" or "Have a good" However, "Celebrate Memorial Day" means to honor those and never forget. I prefer to observe Memorial day. +1 I like the way that sounds. Respectful of the reason for the day. I still say "holiday weekend" when referring to the long weekend. BLASPHEMER!If Only . . . deadline says I don't get a day off, unless something magical happens and the clock grows like 16 more numbers.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #16 May 27, 2014 normiss We all just received an email from our CEO and I think it's perfect. To those whom much is given, much is expected in return. These words have often been quoted by Presidents and other leaders throughout our history, and they ring as true today as they ever have. We have been provided with many great blessings, not the least of which is our freedom. In return, I know we all believe we owe a lot to those who have protected and defended our democracy. Memorial Day is set aside as a day to honor the men and women who have given their lives on behalf of our nation. It is also a time to remember our loved ones and re-dedicate ourselves to honoring the sacrifices of war veterans, who have shaped the American Dream for all of us. As we gather this weekend with family and friends to celebrate the beginning of summer, I hope you will join me in remembering those, both past and present, who have blessed and enriched our lives and especially those who have sacrificed so dearly. Sounds like you have a CEO with his/her head on straight. It's never been easy for me to keep my composure during the last roll call. Always some survivors guilt with it. Many of the people out there that sacrificed it all were far better than I will ever be."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rifleman 70 #17 May 27, 2014 I looked this up a while ago because, as a member of the Royal British Legion, we hear the fourth verse used so often but I just wanted to know the rest of the poem. For The Fallen With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres, There is music in the midst of desolation And a glory that shines upon our tears. They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted; They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. They mingle not with their laughing comrades again; They sit no more at familiar tables of home; They have no lot in our labour of the day-time; They sleep beyond England's foam. But where our desires are and our hopes profound, Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight, To the innermost heart of their own land they are known As the stars are known to the Night; As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust, Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain; As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness, To the end, to the end, they remain. Robert Laurence BinyonAtheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
