Memorial Day is the official kick off to summer for most Americans, graduation season and the first three day weekend in quite a while for most. It’s also, oh by the way, a day designated to honor and remember the fallen service members. It may be the only holiday with such a somber purpose. Every other holiday is the opposite. Christmas is the birth of Jesus, or present time, for you Godless heathens. Thanksgiving is a day to feast and be thankful, or super fatty day, for most of us. Arbor Day is make out with a tree day, or only government employees get off day for most of us. You get it.
It is even weirder to me that we say “Happy Memorial Day” with the background. I also wish that more media and events were directed to memorial activities. The average American can name more serial killers or Kardashians than fallen soldiers. The American soldier has had great influence on history and endured tremendous difficulty throughout. Horrific stories abound of the great sacrifices made in far-off lands, prison camps and now, in the modern age of non-traditional warfare, where the attacks can come from anyone and any time. I don’t know how many other countries have such days to celebrate, but I think it’s a necessary part of a free society to recognize what cost liberty has. Eternal thanks to all who served and especially those who did not make it home.
http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-archive.php Here’s the link to the Medal of Honor site.
Here’s the link to www.tombguard.org, for the Tomb of Unknown Soldier.