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Warm & Fuzzy · 05-23-2002, 10:08 PM

What does Memorial day mean to you?

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 05-23-2002, 10:13 PM

No school.

No honestly...I dunno...I've never actually thought about it before...hmmmm......

Kay Scarpetta · 05-23-2002, 10:17 PM

Well, it usually means my birthday weekend, LOL

But this year...I think it means something more then my birthday. A day of remembrance for everyone who has served our country...weather it's dating back to the Paul Rivere days, or just this past September 11th...A day to thank the Navy, Army, Airforce, Marines, everyone who has helped us and defended us. They fought for our country, and I think the least everyone can do is hang out a flag.

^^^Did that come from me? lol.

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 05-23-2002, 10:19 PM

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Originally posted by Lisa Whelchel Forever

But this year...I think it means something more then my birthday. A day of remembrance for everyone who has served our country...weather it's dating back to the Paul Rivere days, or just this past September 11th...A day to thank the Navy, Army, Airforce, Marines, everyone who has helped us and defended us. They fought for our country, and I think the least everyone can do is hang out a flag.

OO!! I like her answer! I'll take that one!

Ewan's My Man · 05-23-2002, 10:41 PM

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Originally posted by Rosa Blasi Rulz
No school.

No honestly...I dunno...I've never actually thought about it before...hmmmm......

As horrible as that sounds...that's wut I thought also. O well...I'll take Karli's...I mean...Trixie's

answer.

Ags2000 · 05-24-2002, 03:17 AM

Coming from a Navy Brat, let me say that Karli's answer is right on the money and let me add this. (It's a bit long)

Most Memorial Day's is just like any other day. Infact, prior to this year, most people probably thought "Woohoo, no school and or work" But for me it has always been something different. It was a time to remember all of those that had given their lives in defense of our country so we could be free today. It was a time for our family to get together and tell stories about my Great Uncle Melvin who was killed in WW2. It was a day that my dad would tell us stories about life out on the ship and what some of the things he went through and the friends he had lost along the way.

Up until October 2000, I had never known anyone in the military that had been killed while on active duty. I had however been to MANY military funerals of family members who had died of old age or whatever.

However, October 2000 was the first time I experienced that anger, shock, and sadness one suffers when somebody you know is killed by terrorists during peace time. I had a friend that was on the USS Cole when it was attacked and all those sailors were killed. Ronnie was a cook on board the Cole. He was loved by many and known to all. The Cole was a close knit group, everybody knew everyone else. They were a family. The thing is, I didn't even know Ronnie was on the Cole. See he had not been on the Cole but a few months. He had been on another ship and I thought he was still on that other ship. I found out about Ronnie by a friend of mine. We were decorating for Haloween and she came outside with a look on her face. She asked me if I knew a guy named Ronchester. I said Ronnie? What about him? I knew from the look on her face. I went running inside and there was Ronnie's picture on the television. They were saying that Ronnie was one of the missing sailors. I was in complete shock and I started crying. The next few days were hard for me. I was relieved when they found his body. I knew it would be easier on his family if they found the body. Going to his funeral was pretty hard on me. It was the first military funeral I had gone to for somebody my age. The following Memorial Day, I went out to Ronnie's gravesite to find I was not the first one there. People had already been there and had put up a bunch of flags and stuff. It was pretty nice to see.

This Memorial Day I won't be going to Ronnie's gravesite. I'm spending time with family. This will be a somber time for us because our family was affected by the 9-11 attack. My brother knew SEVERAL people that were killed both in New York and D.C. This will be a year when HE will look back at those fond memories he had of all of his friends and remember. And we, as his family, will be there to support him.

I believe this year, there will be more veterans thanked for all of their years of service. If you get the chance, thank one. Thank them for your freedom. Thank them for allowing you to be able to be sitting where you are today. But the most important thing to do is to remember. Remember ALL the horrors that have happened, don't EVER forget them. For, if a generation ever forgets their past, they are just doomed to repeat the same mistakes.

So as you go about this Memorial Day to your bar-b-que's or whatever you have planned, just look aroud you and remember all those people that not only founght and came home, but those that fought and gave their lives so you could be standing there doing what you wanted to do.

Happy Memorial Day!

D

Pitooey · 05-24-2002, 10:57 AM

It's a sad day.............

I think about all the men and woman who have fought all our wars. And I mean everyone living or deceased.

The people who gave their lives for our country.

The people who were wounded (mentally & physically)

GOD BLESS AMERICA.........

ILuvJoandBlair · 05-24-2002, 11:59 AM

It's just another day off from school to me.

ChickenLegz · 05-24-2002, 02:51 PM

Normally I go camping Memorial Day weekend but we didnt this year. It is cool at the campground becasue all of the campers and trailers and tents are decked out with flags. So Memeral Day is like an American Flag day to me.

-ChickenLegz

vienna waits · 05-24-2002, 04:30 PM

A day off from school and tells me school is very close to being over.

Montana Ponine · 05-25-2002, 10:42 AM

Wow, Ags...

That post was beautiful! You're absolutely right, and so are you, Trixie. And I'm so sorry about Ronnie..It brought tears to my eyes.

80sTrivia · 05-25-2002, 11:21 AM

For me, Memorial Day means some much needed rest and relaxation. On Sunday, I will go to several cemetaries where family and loved ones are buried and lay a wreath on their graves, in memorium...

SoFl123 · 05-25-2002, 02:56 PM

Memorial day stands for every sitcom that has ever aired and forever will be rememebered, They dedicated this holiday just for that. and for all of the sitcom actors who are no longer with us. and that is what memorial day is all about

Kay Scarpetta · 05-25-2002, 05:39 PM

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Originally posted by SoFl123
Memorial day stands for every sitcom that has ever aired and forever will be rememebered, They dedicated this holiday just for that. and for all of the sitcom actors who are no longer with us. and that is what memorial day is all about

Um....I think this holiday was declared a holiday before sitcoms were even aired....even before television maybe...?

Czas na Zywiec · 05-25-2002, 05:49 PM

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Originally posted by SoFl123
Memorial day stands for every sitcom that has ever aired and forever will be rememebered, They dedicated this holiday just for that. and for all of the sitcom actors who are no longer with us. and that is what memorial day is all about

You obviosly don't care about the men and women in our armed forces that died for us to keep us free. Go and watch some more sitcoms if you want your brain to turn to mush, if it hasn't already that is.

05-23-2002, 10:08 PM	#1
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05-23-2002, 10:17 PM	#3
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Well, it usually means my birthday weekend, LOL But this year...I think it means something more then my birthday. A day of remembrance for everyone who has served our country...weather it's dating back to the Paul Rivere days, or just this past September 11th...A day to thank the Navy, Army, Airforce, Marines, everyone who has helped us and defended us. They fought for our country, and I think the least everyone can do is hang out a flag. ^^^Did that come from me? lol.
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05-24-2002, 03:17 AM	#6
Ags2000 Red 2/13/90 -1/5/06 Forum Veteran Join Date: May 02, 2001 Location: Candyland Posts: 5,544	Coming from a Navy Brat, let me say that Karli's answer is right on the money and let me add this. (It's a bit long) Most Memorial Day's is just like any other day. Infact, prior to this year, most people probably thought "Woohoo, no school and or work" But for me it has always been something different. It was a time to remember all of those that had given their lives in defense of our country so we could be free today. It was a time for our family to get together and tell stories about my Great Uncle Melvin who was killed in WW2. It was a day that my dad would tell us stories about life out on the ship and what some of the things he went through and the friends he had lost along the way. Up until October 2000, I had never known anyone in the military that had been killed while on active duty. I had however been to MANY military funerals of family members who had died of old age or whatever. However, October 2000 was the first time I experienced that anger, shock, and sadness one suffers when somebody you know is killed by terrorists during peace time. I had a friend that was on the USS Cole when it was attacked and all those sailors were killed. Ronnie was a cook on board the Cole. He was loved by many and known to all. The Cole was a close knit group, everybody knew everyone else. They were a family. The thing is, I didn't even know Ronnie was on the Cole. See he had not been on the Cole but a few months. He had been on another ship and I thought he was still on that other ship. I found out about Ronnie by a friend of mine. We were decorating for Haloween and she came outside with a look on her face. She asked me if I knew a guy named Ronchester. I said Ronnie? What about him? I knew from the look on her face. I went running inside and there was Ronnie's picture on the television. They were saying that Ronnie was one of the missing sailors. I was in complete shock and I started crying. The next few days were hard for me. I was relieved when they found his body. I knew it would be easier on his family if they found the body. Going to his funeral was pretty hard on me. It was the first military funeral I had gone to for somebody my age. The following Memorial Day, I went out to Ronnie's gravesite to find I was not the first one there. People had already been there and had put up a bunch of flags and stuff. It was pretty nice to see. This Memorial Day I won't be going to Ronnie's gravesite. I'm spending time with family. This will be a somber time for us because our family was affected by the 9-11 attack. My brother knew SEVERAL people that were killed both in New York and D.C. This will be a year when HE will look back at those fond memories he had of all of his friends and remember. And we, as his family, will be there to support him. I believe this year, there will be more veterans thanked for all of their years of service. If you get the chance, thank one. Thank them for your freedom. Thank them for allowing you to be able to be sitting where you are today. But the most important thing to do is to remember. Remember ALL the horrors that have happened, don't EVER forget them. For, if a generation ever forgets their past, they are just doomed to repeat the same mistakes. So as you go about this Memorial Day to your bar-b-que's or whatever you have planned, just look aroud you and remember all those people that not only founght and came home, but those that fought and gave their lives so you could be standing there doing what you wanted to do. Happy Memorial Day! D Attached Images
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05-23-2002, 10:13 PM	#2
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05-24-2002, 11:59 AM	#8
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05-25-2002, 10:42 AM	#11
Montana Ponine Tragically Beautiful Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2001 Location: Sondheimville Posts: 4,529	Wow, Ags... That post was beautiful! You're absolutely right, and so are you, Trixie. And I'm so sorry about Ronnie..It brought tears to my eyes.

05-25-2002, 11:21 AM	#12
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05-25-2002, 02:56 PM	#13
SoFl123 TTTTT Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 19, 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 583	Memorial day stands for every sitcom that has ever aired and forever will be rememebered, They dedicated this holiday just for that. and for all of the sitcom actors who are no longer with us. and that is what memorial day is all about