Happy Memorial Day

by Josh Kirkendall on May 31, 2010 10:44 AM EDT

Memorial Day is a day that we honor those that have fallen, fighting for us, giving the ultimate sacrifice so chumps like us can cheer on the Cincinnati Bengals, have peaceful nights resting with our families in the world's greatest country. We have family who have fought in previous wars. And maybe some of us (myself included) have friends and family who are fighting today; all of whom have lost their own friends. Today we celebrate those that have fallen. Today we celebrate Memorial Day. Here are some facts.

Originally called Decoration Day, honoring those that had fallen during the American Civil War.
After World War I, veterans wanted their own Armistice Day, which would become Veterans Day. Later, Decoration Day would become Memorial Day and everyone who died during American wars were honored. Veterans Day was moved back to November in 1978.
The term Memorial Day was first used in 1882 becoming more common after World War II
Memorial Day became the official name in 1967 by Federal law.
The date was moved to the final Monday in May in 1971 after being celebrated on May 30. Memorial Day became an official holiday then.
Twenty five towns and cities are associated with the creation of Memorial Day. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, New York the official birthplace of Memorial Day.
Traditions: National moment of remembrance takes places at 3 P.M. local time. Fly the American flag at half-staff from dawn until noon.

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Thank you, Heroes…thank you so much.

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by TheWalrus1971 on May 31, 2010 1:07 PM EDT reply actions

In mind and Spirit, the fallen will always be..

by WHYUS!! on May 31, 2010 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

We all have a debt which we can never fully repay

Myself and many others here, I am sure, have fought fot this country but the debt that we all owe is so overwhelming that all anyone of us can hope to do is pay back what little of our share we can. Everyone of us owe this debt and all of us should aspire to do their share to pay it back. It does not have to be uniformed service. It can be a simple as living true to they life that the ones who gave their full measure of devotion. Love your country and pay homage to the fallen hero’s memories by living to the fullest the life they have secured for you in the country that they died in service of.

To all veterans past, present and future – Thank You for your service. You have or soon will be able to walk proudly knowing that you are a significant part of the reason we live free today in this great country.

"If we always agree, one of us is not necessary"

by JUNGLEJOHN on Jun 1, 2010 12:09 AM EDT reply actions