Just so happens we were discussing this a while ago on another site for Vet’s only. This was a crusty old Vet’s response and as another crusty old Vet i agree with.
“Every year I see posts by veterans who are truly angry with the phrase “Happy Memorial Day.” They go into long rants about “There is nothing ‘happy’ about it.” Let me wish you a Happy Memorial Day. It should be happy. We are remembering those who came before us. Our greatest honor to them is to live our lives to our fullest and to CELEBRATE their lives. We were blessed to have had these great men and women in our lives, if only for a short time. We were alongside greatness and know that people like them existed; that they sacrificed for our nation and for us to live a life as we choose. So, remember them, shed a tear, raise a glass, and then think of the great things they did and how they made your life better. Remember them splitting that last smoke in their pack, them giving you the word you needed in your time of trial, the love only a brother can give another. Then put that smile on your face and know you were truly blessed to have had them in your life. Go forward and honor them and celebrate their lives by living yours.”
D Company, 1/502 Infantry (Airmobile) 69-72
Thank you.
I will always consider the source for such commentary.
You speak from combat experience, and I agree with you in respect to your happiness as a Veteran.
But my beef is with those who use the word “Happy” out of pure ignorance. “Happy” in respect to a holiday, for these people, is the same as saying “Happy Birthday,” “Happy Anniversary,” “Happy New Year,” etc.
It’s a thin line, I admit.
But I wish promoters, webmasters, administrators would just think a little before they type.
I will give your reply (thank you) more weight because of your status as a combat veteran, and I will certainly reconsider.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service and sacrifice.
God Bless you