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To: SandRat
Memorial Day to me was May 30th. I recently researched it was moved to the last monday of May in 1971. Seems to me today most people look at it as a three day holiday weekend.

We have many war dead from our wars, the most I believe were in the war between the states. Each was a person who had a family, friends and cohorts who morned for them and a nation which should be grateful for their ultimate sacrifice. Most of us know someone for whom this day is sacred. As individuals and as a nation we should never forget them. Frankly, it should be a total stand down day not one of merriment, sales and parties.

Thanks for the opportunity to get that stated.

10 posted on 05/26/2013 12:30:14 PM PDT by Mouton (108th MI Group.....68-71)
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To: Mouton

Thank Nixon for the three-day weekend. Memorial Day is ALWAYS May 30! Remember that on the graves of your loved ones.


12 posted on 05/26/2013 12:34:41 PM PDT by Monkey Face (Making good people helpless won't make bad people harmless.)
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