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Memorial Day
Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 5:52 am
by enigma57
In remembrance of those who fought and died to keep our nation free......
https://vimeo.com/12137364
https://vimeo.com/5645171
Semper Fi,
Harry
Re: Memorial Day
Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 10:20 am
by Walter R. Malik
It is unfortunate that a lot of people just think of it as another 3 day holiday weekend.
Re: Memorial Day
Posted: Mon May 28, 2018 12:09 pm
by engineczar
Thanks Harry.
All gave some, some gave all.
Re: Memorial Day
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 2:31 am
by midnightbluS10
Walter R. Malik wrote: ↑Sun May 27, 2018 10:20 am
It is unfortunate that a lot of people just think of it as another 3 day holiday weekend.
The other thing I've noticed is that
many people don't know the difference between Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, and Armed Forces Day. I saw plenty of people celebrating veterans and thanking them for their service. Also a lot of "Happy Memorial Day", which, IMO, is insensitive towards the families of those soldiers who gave the Ultimate Sacrifice. For some, Memorial Day is every day of their lives and there's nothing happy about it. They don't celebrate. They don't barbecue. They don't enjoy the 3 day weekend. They mourn the loss of their son or daughter. Father or mother. Brother or sister. On Memorial Day...and every other day of the year.
This kind of stuff never occurred to me until I buried my own child in 2014 due to a tragic car accident. Losing a child put a lot of things into perspective. You appreciate things you never appreciated. Thankful for things I was never thankful for before. You gain a perspective that I hope no one ever has to experience. Burying your child is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. I also lost a couple of friends in Iraq and Afghanistan. I wear a memorial bracelet to honor one, my friend
PFC Josh C Burrows 1-8 CAV E Co. KIA 26 NOV 06 near Sadr City. I wear it every single day and it rarely comes off.
Re: Memorial Day
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 2:39 am
by midnightbluS10
Just going to leave this here
https://youtu.be/msYPbjFC50w
Brings a tear to my eye every time I watch it.
Rest in Eternal Peace,
Josh. Miss ya brother.