When I was a little kid in addition to being called "the Memorial Day Weekend" the day itself was called "Decoration Day". My Dad, a WWII veteran took us to a cemetary and we placed small American Flags on the graves of fallen soldiers. So ...I knew from a very young age that although it was a weekend that sort of marked the beginning of summer, it was also a day to honor our military dead.
Having served myself (US Army Airborne 1969 - 1971) during that little skirmish is SE Asia I gained a close personal understanding of what Memorial Day is all about.
Just never have felt right about "celebrating" Memorial Day. For me it's a day full of silent reflection.
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Having served myself (US Army Airborne 1969 - 1971) during that little skirmish is SE Asia I gained a close personal understanding of what Memorial Day is all about.
Just never have felt right about "celebrating" Memorial Day. For me it's a day full of silent reflection.
'Slogger