Memorial Day...What Does It Mean To You?

As I come from a long line of those who served, and blessedly returned from wars that most have forgotten; I do know what this day means to me!

This is the day my cousins go up home and put flags at the graves of family who had served, returned, married, had families of their own, and had died on U.S.A. soil.  The memories of who they were never forgotten.

This is the day to remember those who never had the chance to marry, have families of their own, and have careers. 

This is the day to remember those who left wives, children, family, friends and careers to take on the responsibility that most can not imagine standing up to.

This Is The Day To Honor Those Who Gave Their All! 

You are absolutely right.  We all need to take a moment and show our gratitude in our own way to the men and women who serve our country.  Post it again next year too!

I heard on the news this morning, Memorial Day is the first day of summer. Oh yea?

It is a day to remember our fallen hero's who without their act of courage, we would not be here.

It's fine to do both, but we must remember WHY we celebrate and pass it on to our children.

Well said and as Yvette & Dennis stated...post it again next year! We always need the constant reminder of what this day is truly about!