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Wishing no one a good Memorial Day, it's not possible.

whazoo
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on edit:

It's true, I have forgotten the real meaning of Memorial Day. I was in a rare good mood yesterday when I posted my wishes for a good Memorial Day to the Vets, forgetting that another day is for them. It is not possible to wish a Vet a good Memorial Day or weekend, I realize that and my embarrassment is complete. To the living Vets, please accept my apologies...
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robsouth
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Memorial Day is a US federal holiday wherein the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces are remembered. The holiday, which is celebrated every year on the final Monday of May, was formerly known as Decoration Day and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the military service.

I am sure all you veterans of service to our country will join me and others in observing the true meaning of Memorial Day. A day to pause and give thanks for those who served and did not come home.
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gbopp
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Anchors Aweigh...

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Ditto. And safe travels.
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sleepy
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Thank you! for starting this thread and all of the other vets for helping remember.

Those that are no longer here won't hear our thanks... those that served know that we thank them for serving... knowing that they have offered the surpreme sacrifice just by serving.

I volunteered USAF 1958 - 1962

grandson Jory... Army, died May 2006

grandson Casey... USAF, Lakenheath currently

I am proud of all veterans.

I saw first hand how our Viet Nam Vets were treated by many when they returned home. I also choose to take this day to thank them, and every other day. It doesn't take an act of congress to recognize them.

Thank all of you that have served, all that sacrificed.

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