Mara Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I know most people on the board don't need reminding - in fact several here have served or are currently serving. But just in case: Please stop for a moment to reflect on why we have this day of dedication. It's not for cookouts or a day off from work or retail sales deals. It's not really meant to celebrate. For some, this day is particularly hard. Families have lost their fathers, daughters, brothers and sisters. Many in the Armed Forces have watched their fellow soldiers and friends die. There is no such thing as "Happy Memorial Day". To all of our TRF veterans, soldiers, and families of soldiers - thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinwoodsman Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of the 7 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 It's a rough day for my boyfriend. He was in the military years ago and lost most of his squadron in a plane crash, and it was a fluke that he wasn't on the plane when it happened, so that makes it doubly hard. ((HUGS)) to all those out there dealing with loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaCheval Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good,bad,andrush Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 For those of you who have access to sense o clock news please see my thread there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analog Kelly Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 http://www.illinoisfamily.org/blog/img/f22608/memorial_day.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 We usually think of WWII, Vietnam, etc. when thinking of those who have died. Nearly 5,500 have died in the War on Terror. Please remember them today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii282/Lerxster/memorialday.jpg Remember and Hail our fallen heros. http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii282/Lerxster/Flag.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosy Toes Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) Edited May 30, 2011 by Cosy Toes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 QUOTE (Mara @ May 29 2011, 10:42 PM) I know most people on the board don't need reminding - in fact several here have served or are currently serving. But just in case: Please stop for a moment to reflect on why we have this day of dedication. It's not for cookouts or a day off from work or retail sales deals. It's not really meant to celebrate. For some, this day is particularly hard. Families have lost their fathers, daughters, brothers and sisters. Many in the Armed Forces have watched their fellow soldiers and friends die. There is no such thing as "Happy Memorial Day". To all of our TRF veterans, soldiers, and families of soldiers - thank you. No, actually a great one! Thanks to all who have fought to keep us free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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King Whompus Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I marched in the Memorial Day parade in my town on Saturday. It was hot, i almost passed out, some other kid did passed out (We were in full band uniform) but it was totally worth it. It was the least we could do to pay respect to our troops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lerxt1990 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) Edited May 31, 2011 by lerxt1990 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shail Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 why not just thank the people that have served and are serving everyday. i do and i'm very thankful for them. it's a shame the world has to have war and senseless deaths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sawyer Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 We Salute All Who Serve! We Salute With A Tear Those Who Perished While Serving!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 QUOTE (shail @ May 31 2011, 02:54 PM) why not just thank the people that have served and are serving everyday. i do and i'm very thankful for them. it's a shame the world has to have war and senseless deaths. The answer to your question "why not..." is because on Memorial Day, we pay special tribute to those that paid the ultimate price for serving in the military. That's not mutually exclusive to thanking current service members or living veterans, its an additional tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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