We are about to celebrate Memorial Day here in the USA and aside from the “Happy Memorial Day” that friends shout, apart from the backyard barbecue parties, the Indianapolis 500 and other NASCAR races and the day off work on Monday – what is Memorial Day all about?
We remember and honor those men and women who fell in the wars and we at Sharkhunters remember and honor those in ALL armed forces who paid the price of their life, suffered wounds and/or all the other things that veterans must face. We remember ALL who served honorably, whether in combat or not – we remember anyone who wears the uniform and serves honorably.
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If any question why we died,
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-Rudyard Kipling-
Indeed.
DeleteNot a happy day, as so many describe it, but a somber day, to remember those who have gone before us.
ReplyDeleteOn that note, their description is wrong. As they said, "We remember ALL who served honorably, whether in combat or not – we remember anyone who wears the uniform and serves honorably."
That's Armed Forces Day, which already happened. And obviously Veterans Day is later this year.
Agreed and today's cliché of 'thank you for your service' irritates me and I reply 'your thanks should go to those who actually fought.'
DeleteBrock, 'your thanks should do to those who actually fought.'
DeleteYes, we hold dear these days to honor those who fought. This day is somber and brings bitter thoughts and memories. It is a day for quiet contemplation of the men, not the rescitude of why they fought.
But know this, many have made sacrifice. Consider the wives and the growing children who for years did not know the presence of their dads. Yet proud and respectful that he was elsewhere needed and had performed his duty. But the honor is to them who stepped up, and often enough, into it. Even to them not directly in battle, they did give aid and support to them others.
Rick
Thank you.
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