Memorial Day traces its roots to the post Civil War period. Originally known as Decoration Day, Veterans chose 30 May because it was not the anniversary of any battle.
Over time the holiday transformed to the last Monday in May and changed names, but it wasn’t recognized as an official national holiday until 1967. While the implementation of the holiday has changed somewhat as well, its intent has not; it’s about the fallen.
Please remember, earlier generations sacrificed in other ways, and those members of your family who didn’t fight the Axis on the battlefield probably served in their own fashion.
And as we’ve leaned, some wounds take years to kill you. So take some time today and consider what you and yours have done for America. This is a solemn occasion, I just don’t feel that “Happy Memorial Day” is a proper term.
We always use the phrase “a solemn and joyful” Memorial Day.
“Solemn” because we are respectful and sober of the sacrifice.
“Joyful” that such men existed, and still exist to protect our freedoms.
By the way, we still also honor the tradition of stoping at 3pm local time for a minute of silence.
Every time I hear that ………..but then the mental struggle starts because I don’t want them to be unhappy and not enjoy because isn’t that what it was for? If they would just take a moment though because that guy, those people they meant something. Instead the few that try they say stuff to me but I’m still here and that ain’t what it’s about and I hate that “holiday” too. F I don’t know. Best just to stay away and in today and outta my head.
Not forgotten.
For he who sheds his blood with me shall forever be my brother