Lets not forget the meaning of Memorial Day
Yes, you get a long weekend...yes you can enjoy the beach, the BBQ's, picnics with family, vacations out of town.But let us not forget the true meaning of Memorial Day....
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.
Every year I ride out to the Veterans Park and place some flags down in honor of the soliders who have fallen in service.
Here is a picture from today.....one flag for each soldier lost.
Please dont forget the true intent of the day, as you go about your activities.
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Most of us know what Memorial Day is commemorating, but still view it as a day of vacation and "good times"....a party day if you will.
Kind of strange...to "celebrate" the passing of heroic young men who put their lives on the line and died for our great country.
Yes, I think it is sad how many of our 'holidays' and traditions get lost in "having a day off"
I often wonder how even Christmas became so commercialized....(besides the obvious-money) but many times people forget the true intent behind these days....and while they are out at the beach, or getting drunk.....the families who cannot do those things with their loved ones....who were lost in the war.
wow, that is an interesting link. You always have some interesting things to bring to the blogs!
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You mentioned Anzio etc .
An anti war song {although like most wars i think they have to be fought sometimes}
The WHOLE! ! ! lyrics of Waltzing Matilda is a very moving picture of War and its consequences ,
Its a pity that some only know its chorus and not the whole song and its meaning ...
to everyone
Yes, I think it is important to pay respects to our individual nations.....no matter what country it is, there were always those who came before to make our countries the places hey are today
CHEERS TO THE WORLD!
The song you are referring to is called And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda written by Eric Bogle in 1971. Very moving.
My favourite version was recorded by the Bushwackers 5 years later.