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...
I’m glad all turned out right. Thank you for your service. I have been on this ever since 9/11 when those in charge allowed the “victims” to take over the Memorial Day activities that year. It’s a shame that our history is being revised right before our own eyes. It’s even more shameful that our schools are not teaching our children the difference. I will continue to keep harping about it.