Memorial Day in the USA

**mrpharr** · 26th May 06, 05:32 AM

I will be out on Monday but wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day in the US and I believe our cousins across the pond will be celebrating Bank Holiday. Don't forget to thank a vet and remember those that gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can enjoy days like these with friends and family.

**TimC** · 26th May 06, 07:12 AM

"Freedom isn't free"

To all those that have served and are currently serving, thank you and be safe!

**davedove** · 26th May 06, 08:03 AM

All the US citizens out there should take a moment on Monday, while you are likely enjoying a day off, to remember the significance of the holiday. Some time during our lives, each of us should take a trip to Arlington National Cemetery and reflect on the meaning of the rows of white stones there; it's a very sobering thought. Unfortunately, because we have men and women currently in harm's way, the number will likely be greater by this time next year.

Thank you to all who serve or have served, many thanks to those who paid the ultimate price, and thank you to the families and friends who are most affected.

**auld argonian** · 26th May 06, 08:12 AM

It's a bit sad to me...my daughter actually asked about why the object of the day has become so diluted when we spotted an old Vet with the poppies on the street. While it should be a thoughtful if not solemn day of rememberance and thanks I have to assume by the number of cases of beer that I saw going out of the supermarket yesterday that it will be the usual: barbecue, drink and get a price on a matress on sale.

To those who fell: honor and blessings.

To those who honor them appropriately: bless you as well.

Best

AA

**macwilkin** · 26th May 06, 08:28 AM

I just changed my avatar to the shoulder insignia of the China-India-Burma (CBI) Theatre, in memory of my grandfather, Tech. Sgt. Charles L. Wilkinson, 1049th Signal Battalion, 14th Air Force, US Army Air Corps. Rest in Peace, Grandpa. I miss you.

Monday I will be participating in a "Parade of the American Soldier" program at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. Members of our local Sons of Union Veterans camp will dress as soldiers from the Revolution to Modern Day and discuss common soldier life with park visitors. I will be representing the Indian and Spanish-American Wars.

Lest we forget.

Todd

**Livingston** · 26th May 06, 10:44 AM

To my cousin Mike - USA - KIA 15/6/68 QUANG NGAI, SOUTH VIETNAM
My GrandDad Livingston - USN - WWI & WWII
My Uncle Jim - USN - Navy Cross for Action in South China Sea WWII
My Uncle Bob - USN - SeaBee WWII Pacific Theater
My GxxxUncle Phillip - Signer of the Declaration of Independance
My GxxxUncle Robert - Committee to draft the Declaration of Independence
My GxxxGrandfather - Member of the Green Mountain Boys

My Cousin Aaron - leaving for 2nd tour in Iraq

and all others that served and/or lost their lives in the service of our country or the cause of freedom throughout the world, thankyou. I will be toasting your memory and giving thanks from the mountains of CO this weekend.

**Cawdorian** · 26th May 06, 11:56 AM

To my GGF Bill - CSA - Chickamaugua
To my Uncle Harry - USA - WWI - Lost Battalion
To my Dad - USA - WWII
To my Uncle Bill - USA - WWII
To my Cousin Dick - USA - WWII - D-Day at Normandy
To my Stepson Bill - USA - Desert Storm
To my Nephew David - USA -Desert Storm

An all Army family!

**John M.** · 26th May 06, 12:04 PM

To my grandfather - worked the shipyard WWII getting ships back into the fight.

To my best friend - Desert storm

I will bring out the old 30-40 Krag & shoot off a few salutes to our servicemen & women this weekend.

**Frank McGrath** · 27th May 06, 11:29 AM

I just came back from our local cemetary where I, along with some friends and members of the local scout troop placed flags on the graves of our departed veterans. To read the markers is a testament to the men who have died for our freedoms. There are veterans from the revolutionaary war right up to Desert Storm. I tried to say a prayer at each veterans stone as I placed the flag. If nothing else, just to say thanks.. It was quite a lesson for the scouts that helped. Maybe Scouts everywhere should do this at their local cemetaries. Well, must get ready for the big parade on Monday to honor those veterans that can still get out.. Happy Memorial Day. Thank a Vet.