Memorial Day ForumWhat Memorial Day Means to You
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Decoration Day (as it was called then) was special because I was born on that day. Our family always visited the cemetaries where grandparents were buried, putting lilacs from our big bush on their graves. Later, when I became a Boy Scout, our troop had part in placing flowers on the river for Navy vets remembered; then marched to the cemetery for "Taps" for veterans of the Civil War, Spanish-American & World War I. We also helped place American flags on all graves of vets. Now, as a vet of World War II, parade organizers seem to think I should ride & wave to the children. I remember comrades who climbed up German hills under fire with me. Some are in cross-covered resting places of foreign soil. As we take part in a parade, I pray for our country: May she be strong, because she is right in God's eyes.
Happy Memorial Day to everyone that has served, is serving and especially to the ones who gave their lives for Freedom's sake. For all of the the huge sacrifices that they have to make everyday, for the risks they take, for laying their lives on the line. For having courage and being so brave for all of us. For all the times they have had to leave their families behind while they deploy to another Country. For the tears, the bloodshed, and all of the times when they have to do without so I could enjoy my life in Peace in our Country. For the good things that come along to offset the bad that makes it all worth while. Thank You Troops, Thank You Veterans, Thank You for all who have served, are serving and all that have given their all. It is not in vain. We owe you everything. I appreciate you everyday, I salute you as much as I can and if I see a soldier or a member of any of our Military in uniform when I travel or shop I always go out of my way to shake their hand and say I appreciate you. It is the very least that I can do. When I do this, I get big smiles that lets me know that they appreciate my support.You are all special. My prayers are with you and I support you 100%. You are doing a great work for us all and Thank You, my prayers and thoughts are with you always. God Bless You and God Bless America ! Let Freedom Ring ! Memorial Day is a day to honor, thank and remember those who are serving and have served to protect our freedom. Thank you, each and every one and your families for serving this great nation in providing us with the ability to continue to live with all the rights and privliges we are afforded. God Bless America and God save the U.S.A. | |
| FokzovannaDah | |
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| Memorial Day to me means remembering all who have gone before us. It is also a time to remember those who fought for my freedom and thank them as best I can. My Dad was a WWII vet, my husband a Viet Nam vet, my husband's uncle walked across Germany and has told us several funny and very sad stories. Some you never would think could happen. His uncle is the only one of our families that has spoken of his journey overseas. On a lighter note, North of Greenfield, Iowa on hiway 25 (south of I-80 at the Greenfield exit about 2 miles) there is a huge rock setting there. For the past 10 years a young man from Greenfield has painted a tribute to veterans of all wars. His name is Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II. It has never been vandalized. People pay there respects at this rock all year round. Bubba says he has never served in the military but this is his way to honor those who have fought for our freedom. Please make a point to visit this rock this summer and hopefully Bubba will continue to paint on this rock for many years to come, but will not have to honor any current soldiers serving overseas--maybe we can get them all home! ,This wil be the first Memorial Day since my dad was killed in a car accident 5-7-08. My daddy was a desrt storm vet. Memorial day and Veterns Day wil mean so much ore to me now. Please take timetime this yearto remember those killed serving our country and those who have died in other ways. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY TO ALL THE VETS AND ACTIVE MILITARY. | |
| Fletcher C. Eberle | |
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| I served as a member of the Coast Guard contingent as part of the Honor Guard for the 1958 Interment of the Unknowns. We marched approx. 4 1/2 miles from the Capital into Arlington Cemetery. It was surely a very great honor for me and a extremely moving moment in my life. | |
| Gene Swarbrick | |
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| Remembering Jack Robinson who bravely died at IWO JIMA in WWII. His brother, Armon W. Robinson, also a Marine, became my husband. "Robbie" has since died, as has our 2nd son Daniel W. Robinson (U.S. Navy) who served at Gitmo during the Vietnam war. Memorial Day will always be observed with reverence and prayers by this 84-yr-old survivor of a patriotic family. ,Unfortunately Memorial Day and Veterans Day are only excuses for the Merchants to ruan a SALE. When you go to one of them LOOK> HOw many evn flyan Amrican Flag? S A L E means "Shop Afterward Let's Eat" ,I laid wreaths and American Flags at Luxumberg's American Veteran Cemetery while I was stationed in Germany. I was in the Air Force as Security Force's and witnessed 3 LT's pin on Captain in front of Gen. Patton's grave. My Flag is alway's raised hi as a 30% disabled veteran and I love all veteran s and their sacrifices. Kevin P. Becnel | |
| Jody Palmer | |
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| Memorial Day is a time to gather and honor our fallen heroes from past Wars and the Present. God Bless America and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. | |
| Mike | |
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