The events and activities that are a part of this commemoration will:
• Thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans.
• Highlight the service of the armed forces during the Vietnam War and the contributions of federal agencies and governmental and non-governmental organizations that served with, or in support of, the armed forces.
• Pay tribute to the contributions made on the home front by the people of the United States during the Vietnam War.
• Highlight the advances in technology, science, and medicine related to the military research conducted during the Vietnam War.
• Recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by the allies of the United States during the Vietnam War.
This is BS. Memorial Day is to honor those who gave their lives in war. Veteran’s Day celebrates all veterans. More revisionist history in the making.
Well said, Snoop.
I spent the last four days in Kerrville, Texas, where the paper implied that an event Thursday night was to honor "veterans." I ranted about it for a couple of days (mostly to my 84-year-old Mother, who agreed with me, but also to my wife and grown children, who were forbidden early on to honor me as a vet on this hallowed day), and everyone said just what you said.
It turned out, though, that everyone involved in the ceremony, including the speakers, emphasized that "Memorial Day is to honor the dead who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country," and it was a solemn occasion throughout the presentation.
Great to attend, too -- flyover (T-45s instead of the promised F-16s, but few knew it, and the sound was still good), great appreciative speakers, fireworks, and home by 9:30.
I love Kerrville. But shhhh, don't tell anyone about it. Damyankees are taking over already...