happy memorial day

thomas40 · Post by **thomas40** » Tue May 25, 2010 8:32 am

wanted to wish everyone a happy memorial day hope you

enjoy it

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Tue May 25, 2010 8:38 am

Thomas, isnt that next Monday ?

Post by **spot** » Tue May 25, 2010 9:58 am

More to the point, what does it memorialize?

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Tue May 25, 2010 10:04 am

Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. Celebrated on the last monday of May....2010 date ......May 31

Memorial Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

panzermk2 · Post by **panzermk2** » Tue May 25, 2010 10:23 am

FYI not just the US but many other countries celebrate Memorial day and for the same reason.

Also because of the poem Flanders Fields veterans groups hand out Poppies in recognition in everyone of the countries that celebrate it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remembrance_Day

Myself, 3rd Cav, Tanker US Army Cavalry.

Wife 82nd Air borne Division Paratrooper.

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie,

In Flanders Fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders Fields.

John McCrae, 1915.

cars · Post by **cars** » Tue May 25, 2010 10:27 am

Same to you thomas, & to all other who celebrate it!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 25, 2010 10:50 am

thomas40;1312229 wrote: wanted to wish everyone a happy memorial day hope you

enjoy it

Wishing you and my neighbours in the US a Happy Memorial Day!:-6

let us not forget.....

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue May 25, 2010 1:24 pm

Have a good weekend, Thomas. :-6

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Tue May 25, 2010 2:57 pm

Um----am I missing something here. Happy Memorial Day? Celebrate Memorial Day?

What's happy about troops that were killed in a war and what are we supposed to celebrate?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 25, 2010 3:03 pm

Lon;1312259 wrote: Um----am I missing something here. Happy Memorial Day? Celebrate Memorial Day?

What's happy about troops that were killed in a war and what are we supposed to celebrate?

did you read my post Lon?

It is to honor those who died....

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue May 25, 2010 3:49 pm

Lon;1312259 wrote: Um----am I missing something here. Happy Memorial Day? Celebrate Memorial Day?

What's happy about troops that were killed in a war and what are we supposed to celebrate?

Good point. So just a head nod as we pass then.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 25, 2010 3:58 pm

A Memorial Day Prayer

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Tue May 25, 2010 4:14 pm

Odie;1312260 wrote: did you read my post Lon?

It is to honor those who died....

Of course, but why are people wishing each other a "Happy Memorial Day" or "Celebration"? New Years is Happy, Christmas is Merry, but what in the hell is happy about Memorial Day. Did you read the other posts?

cars · Post by **cars** » Tue May 25, 2010 4:18 pm

Lon;1312259 wrote: Um----am I missing something here. Happy Memorial Day? Celebrate Memorial Day?

What's happy about troops that were killed in a war and what are we supposed to celebrate?
Guess you're not going to any outdoor BBQ parties!

Celebrate the "freedom" that the troops fought for & some died for to give us!

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Tue May 25, 2010 4:28 pm

Didn't mean to sound like a cantankerous old fart Cars, but I think many people just look at Memorial Day as just another nice long weekend without any idea of what Memorial Day is all about, plus, it does sound strange when one says "HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY".

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 25, 2010 6:22 pm

Lon;1312275 wrote: Didn't mean to sound like a cantankerous old fart Cars, but I think many people just look at Memorial Day as just another nice long weekend without any idea of what Memorial Day is all about, plus, it does sound strange when one says "HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY".

yes, its a long weekend in the US.....that's not their fault.

some go to church and pray.

some go to a Memorial Day parade or event.

some just chill, party, see friends and family.

when we say Happy Memorial Day.......it just means have a good weekend.

what do you suggest people who work all week do?

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Tue May 25, 2010 6:47 pm

Odie;1312279 wrote: yes, its a long weekend in the US.....that's not their fault.

some go to church and pray.

some go to a Memorial Day parade or event.

some just chill, party, see friends and family.

when we say Happy Memorial Day.......it just means have a good weekend.

what do you suggest people who work all week do?

You and I don't communicate very well Odie-----I am not talking about what people do or don't do on Memorial Day, but what they say. Could you imagine someone saying "Happy 9/11" ?-----This could very well be a day off in the future.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Tue May 25, 2010 7:30 pm

thomas40;1312229 wrote: wanted to wish everyone a happy memorial day hope you

enjoy it

I hope you have an enjoyable memorial day weekend Thomas. Good to see you again.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 25, 2010 7:37 pm

Lon;1312280 wrote: You and I don't communicate very well Odie-----I am not talking about what people do or don't do on Memorial Day, but what they say. Could you imagine someone saying "Happy 9/11" ?-----This could very well be a day off in the future.

'but I think many people just look at Memorial Day as just another nice long weekend without any idea of what Memorial Day is all about, plus, it does sound strange when one says "HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY".'

You said people look at it as just another nice long weekend, right?

and I explained what it means and why they say Happy Memorial Day.

panzermk2 · Post by **panzermk2** » Tue May 25, 2010 8:43 pm

It does not sound strange to me to say Happy Memorial day. It is a day to celebrate what we have because of what those who have died to give us.

May be it's more warrior / Budo mindset. When I get together with my Military friends we may shed a tear but we don't spend all day doing it. We celebrate our fallen brothers as they lived.

To us Hooah and Semper Fi are more then words. It is a way of living and dieing. Every time a paratrooper steps up to the door even during training they could die. Do they walk up to the door like timid sheep? Or do the charge into the sky yelling so load Peters gates rattle?

I hope you can understand. It's very hard with typed words to help non military types understand arcane warrior codes. At this very moment a good friend of mine is on his 6th tour over in Iraq. Flies Blawkhawks, every time he takes off says a short prayer but then flies into the **** with a smile on his face. If he gets it will I cry Yes, but I will celebrate his death as he lived. It is the least I could do to show him respect.

Again I hope my feeble words can convey my meaning.

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Tue May 25, 2010 9:03 pm

panzermk2;1312288 wrote: It does not sound strange to me to say Happy Memorial day. It is a day to celebrate what we have because of what those who have died to give us.

May be it's more warrior / Budo mindset. When I get together with my Military friends we may shed a tear but we don't spend all day doing it. We celebrate our fallen brothers as they lived.

To us Hooah and Semper Fi are more then words. It is a way of living and dieing. Every time a paratrooper steps up to the door even during training they could die. Do they walk up to the door like timid sheep? Or do the charge into the sky yelling so load Peters gates rattle?

I hope you can understand. It's very hard with typed words to help non military types understand arcane warrior codes. At this very moment a good friend of mine is on his 6th tour over in Iraq. Flies Blawkhawks, every time he takes off says a short prayer but then flies into the **** with a smile on his face. If he gets it will I cry Yes, but I will celebrate his death as he lived. It is the least I could do to show him respect.

Again I hope my feeble words can convey my meaning.

You said that very well.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 25, 2010 9:20 pm

panzermk2;1312288 wrote: It does not sound strange to me to say Happy Memorial day. It is a day to celebrate what we have because of what those who have died to give us.

May be it's more warrior / Budo mindset. When I get together with my Military friends we may shed a tear but we don't spend all day doing it. We celebrate our fallen brothers as they lived.

To us Hooah and Semper Fi are more then words. It is a way of living and dieing. Every time a paratrooper steps up to the door even during training they could die. Do they walk up to the door like timid sheep? Or do the charge into the sky yelling so load Peters gates rattle?

I hope you can understand. It's very hard with typed words to help non military types understand arcane warrior codes. At this very moment a good friend of mine is on his 6th tour over in Iraq. Flies Blawkhawks, every time he takes off says a short prayer but then flies into the **** with a smile on his face. If he gets it will I cry Yes, but I will celebrate his death as he lived. It is the least I could do to show him respect.

Again I hope my feeble words can convey my meaning.

I understand even though I live in Canada.

I commend my US neighbours who fought and gave their lives.

very nicely put panzermk2 and Happy Memorial Day my friend.

and good luck to your friend fighting in Iraq:-4

panzermk2 · Post by **panzermk2** » Tue May 25, 2010 10:34 pm

Thank you and I will pass it on. Here is a pic of him. He is on the right.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 25, 2010 11:19 pm

panzermk2;1312294 wrote: Thank you and I will pass it on. Here is a pic of him. He is on the right.

- please tell him my prayers and thoughts are with him and his buddies.:-4

He looks quite the soldier.:-6

so hard to believe he is so far away from home fighting.........

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed May 26, 2010 4:47 am

Lon;1312275 wrote: Didn't mean to sound like a cantankerous old fart

It works for you. You should just roll with it.

panzermk2 · Post by **panzermk2** » Wed May 26, 2010 7:45 am

Odie;1312299 wrote: - please tell him my prayers and thoughts are with him and his buddies.:-4

He looks quite the soldier.:-6

so hard to believe he is so far away from home fighting.........

Yes he is, over 6,4 so he looks like he is sitting in a clown chopper! Contrary to what the media tells you Iraqi's are fighting tooth and nail for their new country and freedoms. One of Robs responsibilities this tour is over seeing at the battalion level advanced training for Iraqi soldiers. In just a few years they have become a professional force.

FYI He is married, sorry ladies.

panzermk2 · Post by **panzermk2** » Wed May 26, 2010 8:29 am

Now this does **** me off,

Obama, he'd rather be with Paul in Chicago on Memorial Day ....

44 - Obama will use Memorial weekend for a trip home to Chicago

Obamas plan casual Chicago Memorial Day weekend with friends - Lynn Sweet

south of Chicago - missing the usual tradition of presidents speaking at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day.

This story is a white wash worthy of Provda, one of the comments.

Mike in Florida on May 25, 2010 10:38 AM. Obama is passing on honoring those who gave their lives for the freddom he abuses on Memorial Day for a second

I wonder how much longer they will leave up the comments ripping him.

Obamas' visit back home leaves Chicagoans guessing - Chicago Breaking News

Post by **spot** » Wed May 26, 2010 8:31 am

panzermk2;1312345 wrote: One of Robs responsibilities this tour is over seeing at the battalion level advanced training for Iraqi soldiers. In just a few years they have become a professional force.

One wonders who their eventual political masters will tell them to fight, once the Americans have left.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed May 26, 2010 9:24 am

panzermk2;1312345 wrote: Yes he is, over 6,4 so he looks like he is sitting in a clown chopper! Contrary to what the media tells you Iraqi's are fighting tooth and nail for their new country and freedoms. One of Robs responsibilities this tour is over seeing at the battalion level advanced training for Iraqi soldiers. In just a few years they have become a professional force.

FYI He is married, sorry ladies.

The good, brave and courageous ones are married.

I can only imagine the endurance, heat, threats, inconveniences they go through on a daily basis.

panzermk2 · Post by **panzermk2** » Wed May 26, 2010 12:29 pm

spot;1312364 wrote: One wonders who their eventual political masters will tell them to fight, once the Americans have left.

Or they will have the power training and will to fight for them selves. Our road to independence was very messy and took the better part of 20 years before it had a firm foundation. They have come along way in a short time.

Once one has tasted freedom AFTER oppression one will fight for it.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Wed May 26, 2010 4:15 pm

panzermk2;1312396 wrote: Or they will have the power training and will to fight for them selves. Our road to independence was very messy and took the better part of 20 years before it had a firm foundation. They have come along way in a short time.

Once one has tasted freedom AFTER oppression one will fight for it.

I'm sure the Mujahadeen and the Taliban in Afghanistan will heartily agree with you.

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Wed May 26, 2010 8:19 pm

i grew up with this this holiday. in the morning when i was a child. we would clean up the grave sites. then have a picnic/ softball game in the afternoon. in La. it is not really celabrated. Because of taking time off for Mardi Gras. HUH??????????????. they take care of the graves here ALL SOULS Day. But everybody still has to work.