Four Things “Not to Do” on Memorial Day (please share)

Gold Star Wife, Ms. Laura Youngblood weeping over the grave of her husband Travis L. Youngblood at section 60, Arlington

1. DON’T WISH ANYONE A “HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!” This is not a holiday like Christmas and this day was not created to bring glee! Despite what the day has transitioned to in American culture, it was established to reflect, honor and remember America’s military fallen.

2. DON’T DISREGARD ITS IMPORTANCE. Sure enjoy the sales, grill some amazing steaks, and find the perfect mattress on sale, just don’t forget to raise a glass in honor of those servicemen and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

3. DON’T FORGET IT EXISTS. This holiday exists for a reason. Use this day to reflect and honor our fallen heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice for you!

4. DON’T LET POLITICS KEEP YOU FROM RENDERING RESPECT! Even if you don’t agree with the idea of war, or the reasons America goes to war, or the policies of a particular president who was the Commander in Chief during a specific war, it doesn’t matter. People have defended the people and interests of America for over 200 years, and your right to disagree with the reasons for war should be separate from your opinion of the troops themselves.

Possible ideas: Have a peaceful, mindful, respectful, grateful, blessed MEMORIAL DAY!

by Mark Soto
May 22, 2020 at 5:45 AM
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The Absolute BEST perspective (in my Opinion) of the Memorial Day holiday

This is a Podcast by a former U.S. Navy Seal named Jocko Willink, titled, “Memorial Day 2018: Remember Me”. The guy doesn’t mince words, as far as I’m concerned. He’s a true American hero, and I strongly exhort and encourage everybody within eye shot of this posting to watch and listen to this video, which is less than 10 minutes. I can assure you that it’ll be well worth your while.

Ronald Reagan’s “A Soldier’s Pledge”: Listen, Learn, & Remember

What a fantastic three-and-a-half minute video to reflect on the “Freedoms” we all share as American citizens. Thank you U.S. Veterans for making this all possible, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice to help keep America free.

This Memorial Day weekend — Be sure to, Thank a Vet

It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom of assembly.

It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the VETERAN, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.

It is the VETERAN who salutes the Flag, serves under the Flag and whose coffin is draped by the Flag and, who gives the protester the right to burn the Flag.

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HONORING THOSE WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE: Please take some time, this Memorial Day weekend, to reflect on a few of the wonderful rights and privileges we all share as American citizens such as Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Expression, etc. Then make it a point to pay tribute to the REAL people who made all our “Freedoms” possible ‑‑ Thank a Vet. I’d like to personally salute all the men and women who have proudly served our country’s Armed Forces, especially those who literally gave their lives to help America remain free.