Memorial Day

[WilsonWedgeMan]

regardless of where you'll be, or what you'll be eatin'.... please take a minute and reflect reverently, exactly what this Holiday means. Think of those who've given their all for this country. whether we agreed to the war/conflict for which they died, it's irrelevent on this day. personally, I'll walk out onto the porch and face the East as the sun rises, and I'll salute those honorable men and women. whether they died on the ground, in the air, or on the seas... they were the some of the finest on this planet . Please remind those around you, as you party, why......

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[normdamarine]

As a Marine who has been on active duty for 17 years this weekend is always tough for me... Thank a service member if you see one...

[Jcp907]

Thank you for posting the reminder. Thank you for all that have served, and I hope that those that continue to serve make it home safely.

[bong_crosby]

I retired in 2006 but this winter I spent a week at Luke AFB near Phoenix. They have a beautfiul clubhouse with the flag atop a hill nearby and the practice green sitting right below it. As luck would have it, there were several days that I was on the putting green when retreat sounded. It felt good to hear Taps again and stop and think for just a minute or two about those who are currently fighting, those who have done their duty and returned, and those who weren't able to.

It's too bad there can't be a national retreat ceremony.

[MI Rob]

Thanks to all active service members and Veterans.
My Grandfather Marine who was on Iwo Jima, Father in the Navy, Aunt in the Air Force and best friend in the Navy.