Those who have served in the armed forces so that I can observe my freedoms, I just want to say thank you for everything. You are the true heroes. Enjoy this day.
Thank you to all those who have served our country in the past, to those that currently serve and to those that will serve in the future.
On a side note (not meaning to criticize the OP), is it appropriate to say "happy" memorial day? Seems like it should be something more measured.
It's happy that we are still here isn't it?
I think it would be an insult to my grandfather and others who fought for this country if we were to spend the day sorrowfully...
just my take.
jdon
to things like "Happy Easter" and such, where the underlying event is solemn and respectful of the departed. But, English being such a relatively limited language, not sure what the alternative is. At least nobody says "Happy Pearl Harbor Day!" or "Happy 9/11!" yet. Yet. Matter of time til "Macy's Big 9/11 Sale!"
Kinda wish department stores didn't just turn it into another day for a big sale, but hey, it's a free country... mostly because of the people we're supposed to be remembering.
As a veteran I do appreciate the thanks of everyone who offers them. But let's also keep in mind that today is a day specifically for those who've died. Remember them first.
I don't know why, but so many have forgotten that, which is ironic given that the name of the day is "Memorial".
EDIT: reply to Wahoo FAIL
Thank you for your service.
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congrats to you and thanks to all, past and present, that served our country and gave all.
The brave die never...
Their courage nerves a thousand living men.
Minot J. Savage
May we all respect, may we all remember those who paved our road.
Thank you to all veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of this nation.
"Whadya drink'?"
My favorite quote from Band of Brothers. "
I like that one, too.
Greeting from a frequent MGoBlog reader and current U.S. Marine deployed to the Middle East. I wish I could be spending this memorial day in the states instead of watching Jabrill Peppers commit on a non-working ESPNU link (or a Nebraska/Oregon softball game nobody cares about) and not eating boiled hot dogs at the chow hall!
in the desert. many unfriendlies around.
To those who have served, past and present, thank you for your service.
I saw several older veterans this morning wearing hats that identify the war in which they served. I thanked each and every one of them. To a man, they thanked me for recognizing their sacrifice, and it doesn't have to be only Memorial Day that we show them our gratitude.
I would also like to add my own thank you to all of the servicemen and servicewomen who have given their lives defending ours as well as defending our freedom, and a thank you to those curently (and formerly) serving here and abroad.
Why should I care about a bunch of dead guys?
Because they sacrificed the best years of their lives so that I could live the best years of mine.
Appropriate that we remember those who died on this blog, since neither this blog nor anything that it discusses would exist in their current form without the freedoms afforded us by those who offered and sometimes lost their lives.
Thanks to all those who have served. My grandfather was a Michigan alum and served in the Korean War. He was the reason I chose to go to Michigan.