Respect memorial Day

[Paul B]

When I was a kid memorial Day was called Decoration Day and it was a day of remembrance of all the people who died defending the United States and people would go to cemeteries and decorate the graves of our brave hero's who died so that we didn't have to.

Today, sadly, most people think of it as a day off and a sale day to buy stuff cheaper. But I hope many of us remember the true meaning of the day and take a minute off to pay respect to these brave Americans who gave their lives.
I am sure the Patriotic people on these forums remember.

 

[Billdogg]

Amen.

Yesterday we were out and my wife saw a flag at half mast. She asked "who died?". My reply? My friends and brothers. It's Memorial Weekend. For a change, she was at a loss for words.

Remember, so that their sacrifice was not in vain.

 

[Paul B]

The American Flag is supposed to fly at half mast until 12:00 Noon on Memorial Day

 

[o00brandon00o]

@Paul B Well said!

 

[coral diver]

Thank you Bill for reminding other people what this day is about most of them don't even remember this occasion the family still go to the cemetery but unfortunately I'm working so I can't go this year, many people here go to the beach, bbq and party not even say thank you to the military personnel who gave their life for our Country, GOD bless the USA

 

[Johnike]

Thanks to all that have served, past and present.
My Dad was a Korean war vet.

 

[cracker]

I'd like to share picture of a deceased veteran who was & will always be very dear to me
This is Otis "Hankster" Morgan Lieutenant Commander USN retired. He was in a Uboat during ww11 Pacific Campaign , Korean war, Coldwar actions & Vietnam He experienced depth charge attacks by the Japanese, rescued downed pilots & secretly dropped off agents & saboteurs .
Best Man I'v'e ever Known

 

[Paul B]

Thanks Cracker, he was a Great Man.

I can't believe this shirt still fits me (barely) as it is over fifty years old and I was 50 lbs less then. It must have been swimming on me then. :D

 

[cracker]

Same to You Sir You have my Respect. As for the t shirt? It just mysteriously has shrunk over the years. Same thing happened with my wet suit !

Forgot to add, I didn't know about half mast until 12 noon . Thanks !