I believe "Happy Memorial Day" is an oxymoron.
I don't find anything "Happy" about remembering the combat deaths of hundreds of thousands of American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen, and Marines.
I chafe when I'm asked to "Celebrate" Memorial Day.
I believe Memorial Day should be "observed," not "celebrated."
As I said, if I'm off base, please let me know.
P.S. I unsubscribed from each of the organizations from which I received the emails, and let them know why.
During my time in Afghanistan I stood in many fallen comrade salutes and saw way too many flag draped coffins start the final journey home. I don’t think any of the families at the other end were happy. I would never say “Happy Memorial Day” to anyone.
Right on.
I was just on the phone with a buddy of mine, an active duty US Army Lt. Colonel.
As we were hanging up he wished me a warm and commemorative Memorial Day.
None of this happy stuff for us.
We went to a ceremony today where the names of war dead from WWI to Iraq were read off and we p[aid tribute to three Gold Star mothers in the audience.
Memorial Day - A day for remembrance and gratitude of all our fallen heroes, who gave up all their tomorrows, that we might enjoy all of our todays.
We shall remain forever indebted, to those who shall remain forever young.
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13.
The evening news just ended and before I could change the channel, TMZ came on and the idiot host just wished everyone a Happy Memorial Day.
“Happy”? Were these sent from people you know? I hope not. It’s a somber day.