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

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc)

I wrote about this last year and it is still one of my pet peeves...so here it is again....Let's remember those who have given their lives....

Today is Memorial Day and what bugs me most about this particular day is that people do not understand what this day is actually for.

I have run into too many lately...who just don't get it!  

It was not created to give you a 3 day weekend because YOU need it.It was not created,so you can run out first thing in the morning to get all your supplies for a pool party and barbecue today.  

It was created to remember those who gave their lives so you can have a 3 day weekend...so you can have pool parties.

To all of our armed forces and to those who gave their lives....  

Thank You!

Comments (10)

Eilean Foster
Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Shore - Egg Harbor City, NJ
Real Estate Agent

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! 

 

May 24, 2009 11:56 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

BLR Guy, Yes, it is a day to remember those who gave their life so that others can drink beer, eat hot dogs, and play in the pool... Thanks...

May 25, 2009 12:06 AM
Yvette Gardner
Keller Williams Realty, Spartanburg, SC - Spartanburg, SC

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!

May 25, 2009 12:30 AM
Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

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.

May 25, 2009 01:20 AM
Cris Burlew
Beach & Luxury Realty, Inc. - Saint Pete Beach, FL
Broker ~ St Pete Beach FL Real Estate

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!

May 25, 2009 02:48 AM
BLR Guy
BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc) - Saint Pete Beach, FL

Eilean...I am so with you there!

May 25, 2009 12:20 PM
BLR Guy
BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc) - Saint Pete Beach, FL

Absolutely Michael....I hope those indulging are realizing this....but I am afraid...too many believe it is just a holiday for themselves

May 25, 2009 12:21 PM
BLR Guy
BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc) - Saint Pete Beach, FL

 Yvette & Dennis,I might just do that

May 25, 2009 12:22 PM
BLR Guy
BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc) - Saint Pete Beach, FL

Missy,people do not teach their children much any more...just look at society today.....everything is everyone else's responsibility

May 25, 2009 12:24 PM
BLR Guy
BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc) - Saint Pete Beach, FL

Cris,you and I posted something similar today...brilliant minds think alike!

May 25, 2009 12:25 PM